Job summary
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.
We have a rare and exciting Band 7 opportunity to continue development of Occupational Therapy service delivery for the Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Haematology pathway. This is a temporary fixed term position and we are seeking a dynamic and experienced occupational therapist to work within the BMT/ CAR-T Therapy Pathway including Prehabilitation, optimising patients pre bone marrow transplant. Most patients accessing this service receive "cellular therapy" either stem cell transplantation: autologous (self-donor) or allogeneic (related or unrelated donor). CAR-T Therapy service using genetically modified cells is currently provided to up to 15 per patients per year and is projected to expand significantly.
Main duties of the job
The main aim of the service is to optimise independence in patients who are partaking in the whole BMT/CAR-T pathway.You would support the MDT Prehabilitation Clinic on a weekly basis based at UHL with requirement to provide further Occupational Therapy at both in-patient and post-transplant stages of the pathway. Delivery at prehabilitation stage of the pathway promotes opportunity to address occupational balance pre-transplant including health promotion in the form of self-management techniques, fatigue management, relaxation, sleep hygiene and anxiety management plus provision of adaptive equipment to improve wellbeing and independence.
Within the inpatient ward, the occupational therapist as a core member of the MDT works closely with the BMT/CAR-T multidisciplinary team providing assessment and promotion of health due to the significant impact this can have on physical and mental wellbeing. Post treatment intervention requires optimising recovery through rehabilitation and improving management of symptoms over a longer period of time.
This is a great opportunity to develop leadership, clinical and professional skills informing delivery of Occupational Therapy for this specialist pathway.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifiacations
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
- Practice Educator Training Qualification.
- Evidence of specialist post-graduate education
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualifications in a wide selection of clinical conditions.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Significant post - graduate experience, including experience in neurology or associated speciality relevant to post
- Inter-professional and multi-agency team working within both voluntary and statutory services.
- Managing a complex/highly complex caseload.
- Regular, direct involvement with carers and families
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
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.
- Knowledge of current healthcare policies and application in clinical area
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of services that link across the primary/secondary care interface to provide integrated care. This is to include voluntary organisations.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to lead, support, coach and motivate others.
Person Specification
Qualifiacations
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
- Practice Educator Training Qualification.
- Evidence of specialist post-graduate education
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualifications in a wide selection of clinical conditions.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Significant post - graduate experience, including experience in neurology or associated speciality relevant to post
- Inter-professional and multi-agency team working within both voluntary and statutory services.
- Managing a complex/highly complex caseload.
- Regular, direct involvement with carers and families
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
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.
- Knowledge of current healthcare policies and application in clinical area
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of services that link across the primary/secondary care interface to provide integrated care. This is to include voluntary organisations.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to lead, support, coach and motivate others.
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).
