Job summary
An exciting opening has arisen in the ABUHB Occupational Therapy (OT) service for an experienced Occupational Therapist, who is self-motivated, proactive, and able to actively engage in developing care pathways and new ways of working for the delivery of the OT service. The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive, fast paced learning environment.
Based in the community (physical based at Ty Gwent, Cwmbran) you will undertake a clinical delivery and leadership role, working as a highly specialist practitioner with the community neurology team. You will support and develop the delivery of occupational therapy interventions, whilst carrying a varied caseload of people who have been or in the process of being diagnosed with a degenerative neurological condition and under the care of the neurologist/clinical Nurse Specialist.
Working in collaboration with the Professional Clinical Lead, the post holder will lead and influence the ongoing development of OT provision within defined clinical areas, with a focus on supporting people across the spectrum of interventions from pre diagnosis to end of life support.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to deliver a range of occupationally focused assessment and intervention techniques and will join a team that works with people in the community to deliver place-based support to prevent unnecessary admissions, maintain and improve the individual's functional abilities and overall quality of life.
The post offers opportunity to deliver a wide variety of assessments and interventions with individuals in their own homes, community locations as well as in clinic settings.
The post offers opportunities to be incredibly creative in treatment planning, and work with Individuals over focused periods of time to support them in achieving varied goals. The post holder show commitment to continually developing knowledge, skills and experience in condition management, complex moving and handling, major adaptations and specialist seating and support the development of team members and students as part of their clinical leadership role
Postgraduate experience of working with individuals with neurological conditions is essential as is the ability to work flexibly and proactively to deliver a prompt and clinically effective service.
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 speciality 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. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit 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
Occupational Therapy is a highly valued service within Gwent, and we are strongly committed to service development, standard setting, clinical effectiveness and lifelong learning. We are keen to recruit occupational therapists who are ready to work in an occupational therapy service that is actively developing and changing to meet the needs of Gwent residents. We offer a real commitment to your career in an environment where your skills and enthusiasm will be valued and in a service that will support you in developing your full potential.
Main duties of the job
All applicants will be expected to have strong clinical and decision-making skills in order to demonstrate a depth and breadth of ability in working with people with complex, longer-term conditions.
You will need excellent communication skills, have initiative and a flexible approach to work. You must be confident and effective in the use of ensuring the delivery of OT interventions, to ensure they are carried out in the most appropriate setting for the person admitted to hospital. This will ensure and evidence that these interventions meet the persons needs and organisations expectations of safe, compassionate and high-quality care.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
Occupational Therapy is a highly valued service within Gwent, and we are strongly committed to service development, standard setting, clinical effectiveness and lifelong learning. We are keen to recruit occupational therapists who are ready to work in an occupational therapy service that is actively developing and changing to meet the needs of Gwent residents. We offer a real commitment to your career in an environment where your skills and enthusiasm will be valued and in a service that will support you in developing your full potential.
Main duties of the job
All applicants will be expected to have strong clinical and decision-making skills in order to demonstrate a depth and breadth of ability in working with people with complex, longer-term conditions.
You will need excellent communication skills, have initiative and a flexible approach to work. You must be confident and effective in the use of ensuring the delivery of OT interventions, to ensure they are carried out in the most appropriate setting for the person admitted to hospital. This will ensure and evidence that these interventions meet the persons needs and organisations expectations of safe, compassionate and high-quality care.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- OT degree or diploma
- Member of HCPC
- Evidence of working at/towards a Masters level study (CQFW level 7) Research / OT practice / Practice modules linked to clinical area / Leadership
- Accredited practice placement educator
- Significant clincial experience in a wide range of areas
- Evidence of application of leadership skills
Desirable
- Member of relevant COT Specialist Section.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in working within the specialist area related to post
- Significant experience working at Senior OT level
- Significant experience of supervising less experienced OTs
- Line management responsibilities
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan and implement highly specialised treatment and advice in specialist area related to post.
- Able to analyse and reflect on clinical practice and use this to shape future practice
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills utilised within OT and wider MDT teams
- Ability to use highly specialist clinical skills to interpret complex assessments for second opinion
- Specialist knowledge of assessment and intervention for area of clinical responsibility.
- Understanding of local integrated systems of OT delivery
Other
Essential
- Ability to communicate highly complex and potentially distressing information to service users, carers and colleagues
- Professional confidence.
- Commitment to developing further leadership/clinical skills
- Ability to travel around geographical areas to meet the requirement of the post
- Committed to person centred, non-discriminatory practice
- Documented evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- OT degree or diploma
- Member of HCPC
- Evidence of working at/towards a Masters level study (CQFW level 7) Research / OT practice / Practice modules linked to clinical area / Leadership
- Accredited practice placement educator
- Significant clincial experience in a wide range of areas
- Evidence of application of leadership skills
Desirable
- Member of relevant COT Specialist Section.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in working within the specialist area related to post
- Significant experience working at Senior OT level
- Significant experience of supervising less experienced OTs
- Line management responsibilities
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan and implement highly specialised treatment and advice in specialist area related to post.
- Able to analyse and reflect on clinical practice and use this to shape future practice
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills utilised within OT and wider MDT teams
- Ability to use highly specialist clinical skills to interpret complex assessments for second opinion
- Specialist knowledge of assessment and intervention for area of clinical responsibility.
- Understanding of local integrated systems of OT delivery
Other
Essential
- Ability to communicate highly complex and potentially distressing information to service users, carers and colleagues
- Professional confidence.
- Commitment to developing further leadership/clinical skills
- Ability to travel around geographical areas to meet the requirement of the post
- Committed to person centred, non-discriminatory practice
- Documented evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
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).
