Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS; Brecon; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in the UK is seeking a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist for a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation unit. This role involves supporting patients with complex needs towards recovery, managing caseloads, and providing leadership to junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Occupational Therapy and a commitment to delivering high-quality and personalized care.

Qualifications

• Significant post-graduate training, including short courses and in-house training.
• Keeping up to date with legislation and applying clinical governance.
• Ability to travel throughout Powys.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.
• Provide leadership for junior staff through supervision.
• Participate in planning and development of Occupational Therapy services.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Clinical Governance

Teaching

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our motivated and enthusiastic team, delivering high-quality care within a15-bed dedicated inpatient rehabilitation unit.

This unit provides specialist rehabilitation for individuals with a range of complex needs, including those on a stroke pathway. You will play a key role in supporting patients through their recovery journey, helping them regain independence and improve quality of life.

This role includes

• Working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred rehabilitation
• Contributing to service development alongside a Powys-wide neuro and stroke specialist team,

Occupational Therapy is a highly valued service, as a team we are deeply committed to delivering safe, effective and personalised care, underpinned by robust clinical governance.

Whilst some previous experience and post registration training in this speciality is ideal, we will consider those who haven't, to undertake a two-year training competency framework under Annex 21 Band 6. During this time you will obtain the relevant training and experience to meet the full competency framework of this Band 6 role and will be able to undertake all duties within this specialist occupational therapy job description.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a specialist OT Service within a designated area for Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB), responsible for:

Managing a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan implement and evaluate interventions.

Provide leadership for junior staff through supervision and appraisal.

Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects.

Contribute to the maintenance and development of Powys Teaching Health Board Occupational Therapy Service.

Regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements.

Deputise for Team Leader when necessary.

Work flexible across locality and participate in the 7-day rota to meet the service needs.

Provide cover in other areas/specialities as appropriate and within competencies.

Provide a flexible service in locations most appropriate to patient's needsAllocate work to support staff, at all times monitoring their skills and competencies.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• Diploma or degree in OT
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of significant post graduate training e.g. range of short courses, in-house training
• Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Up to date knowledge of legislation
• Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group
• Detailed knowledge of the principals of clinical governance and its application
• Effective teaching and presentation skills
• Knowledge of OT models of practice

Experience

• Clinical fieldwork educator
• Supervision of junior staff
• Evidence of commitment to multi-disciplinary working
• Awareness of current practice issues
• Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
• Experience working within a community setting
• Understanding of OT Outcome Measures
• To be well organised and able to keep to deadlines / timescales
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to use initiative to solve problems
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Welsh speaker

Other

• Ability to travel throughout Powys is essential
• Participate within the 7-day rota to meet the service needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Breconshire War Memorial Hospital (Brecon)

Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - Neuro

£37,898 to £45,637 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time

Reference number

070-AHP100-0625

Job locations

Breconshire War Memorial Hospital (Brecon)