Job summary
An exciting opportunity in the mental health service for older people team for a Occupational Therapy Technician at a Band 4 level.The Occupational Therapy Technician role has been established to carry out occupational based plans that have been developed by Occupational Therapists to promote recovery and rehabilitation.
Appropriate training and induction will be provided within the department. Staff of all grades are encouraged to engage in continuous professional development.
We are searching for someone who shares our values that:
- We care about the people we serve and the people we work with
- We trust one another
- We respect each other
- We take personal responsibility
- We treat people with kindness
- We act with integrity
Post holders will be expected at all times to behave in accordance with our values demonstrating commitment to the delivery of high quality services to patients.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technician in mental health service for older people you will work with the Occupational Therapy team, providing person centred goal focused rehabilitation.
Working together with service users to support engagement in meaningful occupation, promotingindependence and supporting opportunities for recovery. Use of strategies to support reduced cognition and communication may be required and you will be supported to develop skills and knowledge to use these with individuals, supporting engagement in occupations.
Rehabilitation may be delivered individually or within a group and you will have the opportunity to develop group skills, delivering groups with colleagues.
We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and confident person with a passion for working with older people. Previous experience in a therapy support worker role / working within a rehabilitation setting will support this role.
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 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 BTEC or equivalent
- Health and social care experience
Desirable
- Evidence of further education
Experience
Essential
- Dealing with people individually or in groups
- Relevant experience of working in a caring environment
- Organisation of delegated workload
- Inter professional team working
- Involvment with carers and families
Desirable
- Experience of working across statutory and voluntary agencies
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own time and work independently
- Ability to work flexibly in a range of settings including hospital and community
- Excellent communication abilities and team working
- Basic IT skills
- Demonstrable skills in the facilitation and co facilitation of therapeutic groups
Special knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of health and safety of work
- Awareness of principles and diversity of therapy roles of occupational therapy
- Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the other professions in the multi disciplinary team
- Knowledge of presentations associated with mental health
Personal qualities
Essential
- Awareness of relevant government frameworks/ legislation in mental health
- Recovery focused approach
- Reflects the trusts values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 BTEC or equivalent
- Health and social care experience
Desirable
- Evidence of further education
Experience
Essential
- Dealing with people individually or in groups
- Relevant experience of working in a caring environment
- Organisation of delegated workload
- Inter professional team working
- Involvment with carers and families
Desirable
- Experience of working across statutory and voluntary agencies
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own time and work independently
- Ability to work flexibly in a range of settings including hospital and community
- Excellent communication abilities and team working
- Basic IT skills
- Demonstrable skills in the facilitation and co facilitation of therapeutic groups
Special knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of health and safety of work
- Awareness of principles and diversity of therapy roles of occupational therapy
- Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the other professions in the multi disciplinary team
- Knowledge of presentations associated with mental health
Personal qualities
Essential
- Awareness of relevant government frameworks/ legislation in mental health
- Recovery focused approach
- Reflects the trusts values
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).
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).
