Specialist Occupational Therapist - Forensic Unit

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Forensic Unit at Bryn Y Neuadd Hospital.

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner following professional codes of conduct and ethics carrying a varied specialist caseload in a specialist area of practice which will include patients with complex needs.

Main duties of the job

To contribute to the design of referral processes and assess the appropriateness of referrals received by the team, making decisions regarding delegation of referrals to others.

To provide a specialist service through carrying a caseload requiring specialist skills as an autonomous practitioner, with responsibility for implementing the occupational therapy process in an effective and efficient manner.

To manage own case load through planning, prioritising and carrying out clinical activities within effective timescales, being adaptable as patients circumstances and clinical presentation change; demonstrating effective caseload and time management skills.

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

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.