Job summary
We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated individual to work within our friendly, well-established Hand Therapy service, which is based across 3 sites (University Hospital Llandough, University Hospital of Wales and Cardiff Royal Infirmary). The successful applicants will work alongside the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists within the hand therapy team within out-patient clinic setting.
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
The role enables meaningful patient centred engagement in occupations, supporting the Hand Therapists in their assessment and intervention. The interventions are carried out on an individual basis within outpatient clinics.
The work involves the collection of patient data, as well as other administrative and organisational tasks, stock keeping and electronic record keeping.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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 e.g. City and Guilds level 3 or Clinical experience in a related environment
- Sound basic education to include literacy and numerical skills.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in a caring environment
- Evidence of Organisation of delegated workload to support direct patient care.
- Evidence of Inter-professional team working. Involvement with carers and families
Desirable
- Evidence of Previous therapy assistant experience
- Evidence of Working with older people
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of people.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Evidence of Basic IT skills
- Evidence of Awareness of own limitations
- Evidence of Ability to motivate people
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work and related issues
- Evidence of collation of statistics for reporting performance
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of a Flexible approach and Adaptable to change
- Demonstrates Self motivation
- Evidence of the Ability to accept the standards of others without prejudice
- Meet the demands of the post to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 BTEC or equivalent e.g. City and Guilds level 3 or Clinical experience in a related environment
- Sound basic education to include literacy and numerical skills.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in a caring environment
- Evidence of Organisation of delegated workload to support direct patient care.
- Evidence of Inter-professional team working. Involvement with carers and families
Desirable
- Evidence of Previous therapy assistant experience
- Evidence of Working with older people
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of people.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Evidence of Basic IT skills
- Evidence of Awareness of own limitations
- Evidence of Ability to motivate people
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work and related issues
- Evidence of collation of statistics for reporting performance
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of a Flexible approach and Adaptable to change
- Demonstrates Self motivation
- Evidence of the Ability to accept the standards of others without prejudice
- Meet the demands of the post to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the role
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).
