Specialist Occupational Therapist

Powys Teaching Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated health organization in Wales is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their team. You will provide specialized care for patients in a rehabilitation unit, working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. Ideal candidates will have a relevant qualification, experience managing complex needs, and a passion for enhancing patient independence and quality of life.

Benefits

Career development pathways

Supportive work environment

Balanced work-life commitment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex caseloads with evidence-based approaches.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and students.
• Flexibility to work across various locations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred rehabilitation as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Manage a caseload using evidence-based principles.
• Provide leadership and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Compassionate care

Person-centred rehabilitation

Leadership

Education

Relevant Occupational Therapy qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our motivated and enthusiastic team, delivering high-quality care within a 15-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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• The post holder will provide a specialist Occupational Therapy 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 flexibly 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 needs; allocate work to support staff, at all times monitoring their skills and competencies

Being the smallest Health Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everyone 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.