Occupational Therapist - CCC Service

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the new Community Complex Conditions Service Multi-disciplinary team in Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, supporting and collaborating. The team includes a Consultant Therapist, Clinical Psychology, Assistant Psychologists, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, GP and support staff. The service supports people presenting with Long Covid, other post viral and fatiguing conditions, persistent physical symptoms, breathing pattern disorder and those who present frequently to services. The new Community Complex Conditions Service provides a real opportunity for the applicants to get involved in the development of this service and shape the way we work with vulnerable groups who might otherwise fall through the gaps in services. We are an award winning, friendly and supportive team; who are research active, with a passion for co-production with our partners with Lived Experience.

We are currently looking for Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work with us. We are a pan North Wales service, with base in Llangollen Health Centre on our East site. We have a full time permanent position available, but will consider applications from those interested in full-time or part-time hours.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to undertake clinical work within the BCUHB CCC Service, working directly and indirectly with patients, families in outpatient clinics and in their own homes when necessary and staff members. The OT will also provide training, supervision, consultancy and advice to multidisciplinary colleagues on all occupational therapy aspects for patients with complex chronic conditions including: Long Covid, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME, Persistent Physical Symptoms, Breathing Pattern Disorder and those who frequently attend services. They will contribute to service evaluation and planning.

The post holder will work with support and direction from the Consultant Therapist and B7 Occupational Therapists already in post within the MDT Team.

Due to the evolving nature of the conditions covered by the service, regular ongoing review of the literature will be an integral part of the role, in order to inform the advice that is given to patients. These patient groups are often well informed and the successful applicant will need to maintain credibility with patients by being up to date with the latest research.

We are passionate about the co-development of our service and enriching it with research. Therefore the post holder will have opportunities to help us to continue developing these two important areas.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.