Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Occupational Therapy Team as a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technician within the well-established Community Resource Teams. We are looking for a motivated,dynamic, confident person with experience of working in an NHS community setting. The Team focuses on supporting people to maintainindependence at home.The successful candidate will be based across two sites (Whitchurch andLlanrumney) and will also provide cover across the wider Cardiff area asrequired.
We can offer you:o a friendly, enthusiastic, supportive multi-disciplinary environment to work ino continuing professional development opportunitieso access to a varied caseloado professional support, supervision, regular Team meetings and in-service trainingThe Team is also made up of Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Dietitians, Pharmacy Technicians, Rehabilitation Coaches, Consultants, Age Connects Brokers and Local Authority staff.This post is a community post which involves travelling betweena number of patient homes in the locality, often with equipment. The post-holder will be required to be a driver with a valid UK driving licence and daily access to a car. There is also a small amount of home-based working to complete administration tasks. You will be provided with the support and equipment requiredto work at home, but internet/Wi-Fi connection is essential.
Main duties of the job
As an Occupational Therapy Technician within the Cardiff Community ResourceTeam, you will be working with the Occupational Therapists to implement and manage aspects of the Occupational Therapy treatment programme in consultation with Patients/families/Caregivers and other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team. This will include working with people in their own home with the aim of restoring their functional ability, assessing for standard aids with guidance of the Occupational Therapist, carrying out routine administrative duties as per departmental policies and many other tasks including involvement in waiting list management and providing training.
The Team provide a seven-day service with a weekend and bank holiday rota in place, which the successful candidate will participate in. Sound IT skills will be required.
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
To assist and contribute to the therapeutic care delivery to patients in the Occupational Therapy service under the direction and supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist.
The post holder will be expected:
To take responsibility for implementing and managing aspects of the Occupational Therapy treatment programme in consultation with service users and/or carers/key workers e.g. prepare and plan group and/or individual therapeutic activity.
To use specialised technical/creative skills to manage and provide a flexible, client centredprogramme of therapeutic activities for individuals/groups of clients aimed at restoring functional ability in hospital and community settings, across specialities working and with other professional groups/agencies.
To assess for standard aids with guidance of the Occupational Therapist
To work as part of the Occupational Therapy team.
To promote independence, health and well-being and safety in hospital or community settings.
To carry out routine administrative duties as per departmental policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist and contribute to the therapeutic care delivery to patients in the Occupational Therapy service under the direction and supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist.
The post holder will be expected:
To take responsibility for implementing and managing aspects of the Occupational Therapy treatment programme in consultation with service users and/or carers/key workers e.g. prepare and plan group and/or individual therapeutic activity.
To use specialised technical/creative skills to manage and provide a flexible, client centredprogramme of therapeutic activities for individuals/groups of clients aimed at restoring functional ability in hospital and community settings, across specialities working and with other professional groups/agencies.
To assess for standard aids with guidance of the Occupational Therapist
To work as part of the Occupational Therapy team.
To promote independence, health and well-being and safety in hospital or community settings.
To carry out routine administrative duties as per departmental policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGood standard of basic education to include GCSE maths and English (A-C) or equivalent. oNVQ/QCF level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge oor oNVQ/QCF level 3 e.g. AGORED diploma oplus oadditional training to diploma level or equivalent or equivalent via short course and experience and competencies achieved through accredited courses
- oNVQ/QCF level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge oor oNVQ/QCF level 3 e.g. AGORED diploma
- oadditional training to diploma level or equivalent or equivalent via short course and experience and competencies achieved through accredited courses
Desirable
- oHealth and Social care related qualification
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant experience of working in a rehabilitation/ clinical setting
- oOrganisation of delegated workload to support direct patient care
- oInter-professional team working
- oInvolvement with carers and families
Desirable
- oExperience of working across statutory and voluntary agencies
- oPrevious experience of therapy assistant role
Skills
Essential
- oActs in accordance with Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
- oBasic IT skills
- oAble to use analytical skills and judgement
- oExcellent communication abilities and team work skills
- oAbility to work independently and to seek appropriate advice
- oDemonstrable skills in the facilitation and co facilitation of therapeutic group work
- oEnabling skills necessary to work with people with mental health problems
- oAbility to work flexibly in a range of settings including hospital and community
- oAbility to participate in the management of support staff and students
- oAbility to manage own time reflecting punctuality and consistent attendance
Desirable
- oKnowledge of spreadsheets and databases
- oPreparation and planning of own groups in line with the Occupational Therapy plan
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work and related issues.
- oKnowledge of teaching skills appropriate to adults, and knowledge of learning styles.
- oKnowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the other professions in the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team.
- oKnowledge of the range of interventions appropriate in the treatment of people with hand injury and following surgery
- oKnowledge of the anatomy of the hand and upper limb
- oExperience of upper limb exercise programmes
Desirable
- oKnowledge of the application of Models of practice for Occupational Therapy
- oKnowledge of the procedures pertaining to the ordering, monitoring and control of stock equipment.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oCommitment, enthusiasm and flexibility to the needs of the service
- oAbility to accept standards of others without prejudice
- oGood health and fitness
- oSmart appearance
- oPositive attitude
Desirable
- oAbility to cope well under pressure
- oDemonstrate initiative
Other
Essential
- oAbility to travel to meet the demands of the post
Desirable
- oBroad range of interests
- oThe ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGood standard of basic education to include GCSE maths and English (A-C) or equivalent. oNVQ/QCF level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge oor oNVQ/QCF level 3 e.g. AGORED diploma oplus oadditional training to diploma level or equivalent or equivalent via short course and experience and competencies achieved through accredited courses
- oNVQ/QCF level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge oor oNVQ/QCF level 3 e.g. AGORED diploma
- oadditional training to diploma level or equivalent or equivalent via short course and experience and competencies achieved through accredited courses
Desirable
- oHealth and Social care related qualification
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant experience of working in a rehabilitation/ clinical setting
- oOrganisation of delegated workload to support direct patient care
- oInter-professional team working
- oInvolvement with carers and families
Desirable
- oExperience of working across statutory and voluntary agencies
- oPrevious experience of therapy assistant role
Skills
Essential
- oActs in accordance with Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
- oBasic IT skills
- oAble to use analytical skills and judgement
- oExcellent communication abilities and team work skills
- oAbility to work independently and to seek appropriate advice
- oDemonstrable skills in the facilitation and co facilitation of therapeutic group work
- oEnabling skills necessary to work with people with mental health problems
- oAbility to work flexibly in a range of settings including hospital and community
- oAbility to participate in the management of support staff and students
- oAbility to manage own time reflecting punctuality and consistent attendance
Desirable
- oKnowledge of spreadsheets and databases
- oPreparation and planning of own groups in line with the Occupational Therapy plan
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work and related issues.
- oKnowledge of teaching skills appropriate to adults, and knowledge of learning styles.
- oKnowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the other professions in the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team.
- oKnowledge of the range of interventions appropriate in the treatment of people with hand injury and following surgery
- oKnowledge of the anatomy of the hand and upper limb
- oExperience of upper limb exercise programmes
Desirable
- oKnowledge of the application of Models of practice for Occupational Therapy
- oKnowledge of the procedures pertaining to the ordering, monitoring and control of stock equipment.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oCommitment, enthusiasm and flexibility to the needs of the service
- oAbility to accept standards of others without prejudice
- oGood health and fitness
- oSmart appearance
- oPositive attitude
Desirable
- oAbility to cope well under pressure
- oDemonstrate initiative
Other
Essential
- oAbility to travel to meet the demands of the post
Desirable
- oBroad range of interests
- oThe ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this 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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Cardiff Community Resource Team
North West Locality Office, Park Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 7XB
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
