Job summary
To provide clinical leadership in the development of multi-disciplinary working at cluster level.
To autonomously manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based / client centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in primary and secondary care settings to include home visits and community facilities
To provide leadership for a clinical and administration team to include responsibility for appraisal, supervision, induction, training and education
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
To contribute to the maintenance and development of the UHB Occupational Therapy Service.
To demonstrate a commitment to the education of Occupational Therapy students ensuring the maintenance of clinical standards through regular supervision of students on practice placement.
To work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and with voluntary organisations, local authority and other appropriate health and social care sectors to negotiate care provision across the primary/secondary care interface
To maintain clinical records in accordance with legal requirements and professional standards.
Main duties of the job
In terms of specific details of the role, the postholder will be required to:-
- chair the MDT meetings and provide professional leadership/guidance where required
-act as the clinical conduit for coordination of required actions which fall out of the MDT- which may include patient facing assessments/home visits
- act as clinical link with other relevant health services eg the community resource team/specialist services - with a focus on supporting hospital discharge, avoiding admission
- assist with the set- up of the coordination hub and provide day to day operational oversight on behalf of the Locality Manager, including line management of junior admin staff
- work with other professionals allocated to the coordination hub to ensure a timely and prudent response to enquiries received from practices/patients
-support with performance management
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties include:
Applies specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy and acquired clinical expertise that is underpinned by theory, evidence based practice and continued professional development.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties include:
Applies specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy and acquired clinical expertise that is underpinned by theory, evidence based practice and continued professional development.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Will hold a qualification in Occupational Therapy at degree level or equivalent.
- Holds professional registration as awarded by the Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
- Evidence of recent formal training/ learning and continued professional development at a higher level, supplemented by short specialist courses.
- Practice Educator Training Qualification.
- Evidence of specialist post-graduate education
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualifications in a wide selection of clinical conditions.
- Published articles or research.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Significant post - graduate experience, including experience in the speciality or associated speciality relevant to post.
- Managing a complex caseload
- Inter-professional and multi-agency team working within both voluntary and statutory services.
Skills
Essential
- Autonomous practitioner with self- management skills.
- Advanced clinical reasoning/problem solving skills within clinical area.
- Communicate complex information to a wide audience and adapt approach accordingly, demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Will hold a qualification in Occupational Therapy at degree level or equivalent.
- Holds professional registration as awarded by the Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
- Evidence of recent formal training/ learning and continued professional development at a higher level, supplemented by short specialist courses.
- Practice Educator Training Qualification.
- Evidence of specialist post-graduate education
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualifications in a wide selection of clinical conditions.
- Published articles or research.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Significant post - graduate experience, including experience in the speciality or associated speciality relevant to post.
- Managing a complex caseload
- Inter-professional and multi-agency team working within both voluntary and statutory services.
Skills
Essential
- Autonomous practitioner with self- management skills.
- Advanced clinical reasoning/problem solving skills within clinical area.
- Communicate complex information to a wide audience and adapt approach accordingly, demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
South East Wellness Centre, c/o Four Elms Medical Practice
Cardiff Royal Infirmary Hospital, Glossop Terrace
Cardiff
CF24 0SZ
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
