Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic occupational therapist to join the Neuropsychiatry multidisciplinaryteam. Occupational therapy provides assessment, intervention/rehabilitation for patients with highly complex needs who have a traumatic or acquired brain injury and alongside this mental health needs. The Neuropsychiatry service serves a population across Wales and has an inpatient ward, outpatient day service, and a community liaison service supporting people aged between 18 and 65.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
Main duties include theuse standardised assessment tools to explore physical and mental health needs that prevent a person from performing occupational activities that are of value to them. Work with the person and their family to develop a personlaised plan to promote recovery and independence in their daily occupations. Part of the role can include working with people in groups as well as individual basis as part of the multidisciplinary team. Service development and supervision of other staff is also part of this opportunity. Professional development and creativity are supported. We welcome enquiries and visits.
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
English - You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
English - You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Holds professional registration as awarded by the Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
- Specialist training/courses to Postgraduate Diploma level
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
- Awareness of Health and Safety/ clinical risk management
Experience
Essential
- Previous clinical experience relevant to post
- Experience as working as part of an MDT
- Active involvement in service development and quality initiatives
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate specialist skills within neuro, rehabilitation or disability management and mental health
- Highly developed physical skills relevant to the clinical area e.g. manual techniques and therapeutic handling
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload
- Proven ability to motivate others, promote coproduction and empower others
- Interpersonal skills Adaptive/ flexible team player
Personal and Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate empathy
- Ability to cope under pressure. demonstrating resilience
- Willingness to work flexible hours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Holds professional registration as awarded by the Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
- Specialist training/courses to Postgraduate Diploma level
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
- Awareness of Health and Safety/ clinical risk management
Experience
Essential
- Previous clinical experience relevant to post
- Experience as working as part of an MDT
- Active involvement in service development and quality initiatives
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate specialist skills within neuro, rehabilitation or disability management and mental health
- Highly developed physical skills relevant to the clinical area e.g. manual techniques and therapeutic handling
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload
- Proven ability to motivate others, promote coproduction and empower others
- Interpersonal skills Adaptive/ flexible team player
Personal and Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate empathy
- Ability to cope under pressure. demonstrating resilience
- Willingness to work flexible hours
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).
