Specialist Occupational Therapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wales; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development pathways

Welsh language learning support

Prioritised well-being and work-life-b

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a Dementia Home Treatment Team covering Powys. You will manage complex caseloads, deliver rehab, provide supervision, and contribute to service development.

HCPC registration is required, with travel across Powys and possible leadership of junior staff. Applicants with specialist experience are preferred, but a 2-year competency framework at Band 6 may be offered for those starting from a related background,

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in occupational therapy.
• Significant postgraduate training and documented continuing professional development.
• Up-to-date knowledge of legislation, clinical governance principles and their application.
• Specialist knowledge of OT assessments and interventions for the client group.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating interventions using evidence-based, client-centred principles.
• Provide leadership to junior staff through supervision and appraisal.
• Allocate work to support staff and monitor their skills and competencies.
• Deliver person-centred rehabilitation as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in planning and evaluating OT services in the designated area and lead defined projects.
• Deputise for Team Leader when necessary.
• Supervise OT students on practice placements and contribute to service development across Powys.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Computer literacy

Time management

Welsh language awareness

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

This specialist Occupational Therapist post sits in the Dementia Home Treatment Team South, which supports people, families and carers during a period of mental health crisis. The work centres on managing a complex caseload, assessing needs and delivering person-centred rehabilitation to help people through the crisis period. Applicants without prior specialist experience may be considered for a two-year competency framework at Band 6, and the post carries leadership of junior staff, student supervision and a 7-day rota with travel across Powys. HCPC registration is required.

What the job involves

• Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating interventions using evidence-based, client-centred principles
• Provide leadership to junior staff through supervision and appraisal
• Allocate work to support staff and monitor their skills and competencies
• Deliver person-centred rehabilitation as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Take part in planning, developing and evaluating OT services in the designated area, holding responsibility for defined projects
• Deputise for the Team Leader when necessary
• Supervise OT students on practice placementsProvide a flexible service across the locality and in locations that suit patients' needs
• Provide cover in other areas and specialities as appropriate and within competencies
• Contribute to maintaining and developing the health board's OT service
• Contribute to service development alongside Powys-wide Community Mental Health Services

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in occupational therapy
• Significant postgraduate training and documented continuing professional development
• Up-to-date knowledge of legislation, clinical governance principles and their application
• Specialist knowledge of OT assessments and interventions for the client group

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Clinical fieldwork educator
• Supervision of junior staff
• Commitment to multidisciplinary working
• Awareness of current practice issues

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of OT outcome measures
• Computer literacy
• Well organised and able to meet deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication
• Able to work autonomously, set priorities and use initiative
• Commitment to lifelong learning

Other

• Ability to travel throughout Powys and join the 7-day rota

Nice to have

• Effective teaching and presentation skills
• Knowledge of OT models of practice
• Experience working in a community setting
• Some ability to speak, read or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn

What’s offered

• Training and development pathways
• Support with training, including Welsh language learning
• Prioritised well-being and work-life balance