Static Occupational Therapist

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Neath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Local Primary Mental Health Support Service based at Tonna Hospital. You will assess and treat patients with low to moderate mental health conditions, supporting independence in the community and meaningful activity engagement.

The role offers flexible contracted hours and requires travel across sites to client homes and community settings as needed. Welsh language applications are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid OT degree and HCPC registration.
• Desirable BAOT membership.
• Essential collaborative and travel skills across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload using client-centred practice; assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and report to the team.
• Collaborate with clients, carers and MDT to identify goals and support independent living.

Skills

Written & oral communication

Reflective practice

Travel across sites

Planning & time management

Education

Degree in OT

HCPC registration

BAOT membership (desirable)

Job description

Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.

Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a static Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Local Primary Mental Health Support Service based in Tonna Hospital. We welcome applications from those awaiting professional registration and can be flexible with regards to contracted hours.

The post holder will provide assessments and therapeutic interventions to patients with under Part 1 of the Mental Health Measure with low to moderate mental health conditions. Supporting individuals to remain living independently in the community, to rebuild skills and improve engagement in meaningful activities.

The Swansea Bay University Health Board Occupational Therapy Service offers a wealth of experience, diversity and progression. We are proud to be a profession which is well respected within the Health Board and one which offers an environment in which therapists of all levels can experience nurture, encouragement, development and can excel.

You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, the contract hours includes a 7-day shift pattern, with extended working hours covering 365 days of the year.

Due to the large geographical area that the health board covers it is an expectation of the role that you will be able to travel across sites to client's homes and community settings in a timely manner where required

Main duties of the job

To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions where appropriate; hospital, community, patients' homes, schools, outpatient settings and maintaining associated records. To organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.

To ensure clinical records are kept to agreed standards and report accurately to others.

To work in partnership with clients, carers and all stake holders including the multidisciplinary/ multi-agency team to identify relevant goals.

To develop skills and knowledge through participation in the Preceptorship Programme and the Band 5 development and competency framework.

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

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent OT qualification)
• Professional Registration with HCPC

Desirable criteria

• Membership of professional body BAOT

Skills

Essential criteria

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Ability to travel across sites to clients homes and community settings where required in order to carry out clinical tasks
• Planning, time management and organisational skills

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Evidence of knowledge of current best practice in OT
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Understanding of a wide range of pathological and traumatic processes, and understanding of the processes that have led to occupational dysfunction

Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a