Job summary
We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to work within our friendly, well-established Occupational Therapy service in the Mental Health Service for Older People (MHSOP) based in University Hospital Llandough. The successful applicants will work on the in-patient wards and in the community.
Main duties of the job
The role enables patient centered engagement in occupations. The interventions are carried out both on an individual and group basis.The work also involves the collection of patient data, as well as other administrative and organisational tasks, stock keeping and electronic record keeping.
Continuous Professional Development is of prime importance to the Occupational Therapy Service and there are many and varied learning opportunities UHB wide. Learning opportunities are considered against the career framework pillars of practice.
We are searching for someone who shares our values that:
We care about the people we serve and the people we work
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
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
Other
Desirable
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Shares values of the UHB identified in application
Desirable
Special knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS
- Evidence of facilitating peer learning - i.e journal clubs etc
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner with self management skills/ team working
- Basic IT skills
- Evidence of involvement in audit and research
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health and social care environments
- Experience of organising a case load
- Experience of inter professional team working
- Experience of involvement with carers and families
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in OT
- Professional registration - HCPC
Desirable
Person Specification
Other
Desirable
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Shares values of the UHB identified in application
Desirable
Special knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS
- Evidence of facilitating peer learning - i.e journal clubs etc
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner with self management skills/ team working
- Basic IT skills
- Evidence of involvement in audit and research
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health and social care environments
- Experience of organising a case load
- Experience of inter professional team working
- Experience of involvement with carers and families
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in OT
- Professional registration - HCPC
Desirable
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).
