Occupational Therapy Support Worker

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 1 x part time (22.5 hours) Occupational Therapy Support Worker to join the stroke occupational therapy team based in Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Hospital in Ystrad Mynach.

We are looking for an individual who is skilled, organised, practical, enthusiastic, and compassionate to join a supportive team of Occupational Therapy staff dedicated to making a difference to individuals lives through the delivery of occupational therapy. The role will consist of a mix of clinical and administrative duties supporting the day-to-day provision of occupational therapy for people requiring rehabilitation and discharge planning following their hospital admission.

You will need to be someone who can demonstrate their ability to learn. You will be supported in your learning and development by the Occupational Therapy Support Worker Development Programme. This is a knowledge and competency based programme of education validated by AGORED which all occupational therapy support workers are expected to complete.

We offer regular supervision and an annual personal appraisal development review as an integral part of staff and service quality assurance and development.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of occupational therapy is to enable and encourage people to live meaningful lives as actively and as fully as possible. Working with individuals of all ages with a wide range of occupational problems, occupational therapists provide practical help and advice to assist individuals to take control of their lives through occupation and overcome the effects of disability.

Practice is based on holistic, person-centred care working in a collaborative way with individuals. Occupational therapy assessments and interventions are individualised and framed by a person's own life goals.

Applicants need to demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbal and written and interpersonal skills, along with basic IT skills and a Level III qualification or equivalent in a health/social care related topic.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.