Specialist Occupational Therapist

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dynamic Occupational Therapist to join an award-winning team. This exciting role involves working within a multi-professional environment to deliver rapid response services, aiming to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and support timely discharges. Ideal candidates will possess strong clinical reasoning and communication skills, and a genuine interest in promoting well-being for the community. Join a dedicated team that values collaboration and respect, and contribute to the health outcomes of a diverse population in a rewarding and fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Dynamic Occupational Therapist with excellent clinical reasoning skills.
• Team player who thrives in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid response service to emergency care patients.
• Work closely with multi-professional teams to support timely discharges.

Skills

Clinical Reasoning

Time Management

Observation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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It is an exciting time for therapies within Cwm Taf Morgannwg. We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and innovative Occupational Therapist to join our integrated, multi-professional, award-winning service.

The Occupational Therapist within the Stay Well At Home Team works closely with Physiotherapists, Social Workers, and Support Workers to provide a rapid response service to individuals attending the Emergency Care Department, Clinical Decisions Unit, Acute Medical Unit, and Wards.

The overall aim of the service is to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and support timely discharges using a discharge-to-assess model.

This is a 7-day week service, with staff expected to work weekends on a rotational basis – 3 x 12-hour shifts per week, plus an additional 6-hour make-up shift every 4 weeks. Hours of work are 07:30 – 20:00.

The post requires a team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You should have excellent clinical reasoning, time management, observation, and communication skills, along with a genuine interest in achieving well-being and positive health outcomes for the population served.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of NHS Wales, providing primary, secondary, and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 residents across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Our Core Values:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

We are a proud local employer, with around 80% of our 15,000 staff living within our region, contributing to the diverse communities we serve.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Gemma Pearson
Job Title: Integrated Service Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Please contact via email or phone to arrange visits to the service.

Additional Information

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare

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