Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
An exciting opportunity has arisen, a fulltime band 6 post for a 12month fixed term contract has become available to complement our existing experienced team delivering universal provision within Noddfa Gwersyllt Wrexham County Borough Education Provision.
This is a community post covering Wrexham; we provide Occupational Therapy services to children within the neurodevelopmental team. Our services are delivered in several settings and we have established working links with our colleagues in health, education and social services.
We are a team of Occupational Therapists; Occupational Therapy support staff and admin support. The successful post holder will have the opportunity to receive clinical experience and support / supervision
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
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.
Clinical activities can take place in a wide range of settings including hospital, clinic and community settings, and patients own homes.
The post holder will provide supervision to Occupational Therapy support workers and students and in addition may provide supervision or guidance and support to support workers from another discipline. The post holder will support the learning and development of others including colleagues and peers.
The post holder will contribute to and lead some areas of service development duties within their department which can include attending meetings and leading in audit, evidence based practice research and service evaluation.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the design of referral processes and assess the appropriateness of referrals received by the team, making decisions of delegation 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.
To co-ordinate the care across a team approach, leading the design of the care plan and allocation/delegation of work.
To select, carryout and analyse assessments and interventions analysing complex information from a range of resources to enhance clients occupational performance in areas of self care, productivity (work and domestic tasks) and leisure to devise an intervention plan.
To use own judgement and analyse assessment information from a range of sources and situations which can include contributing to diagnostic assessments as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
To select, carry out and analyse standardised and non-standardised assessments which are specialist to the clinical area as clinically indicated which support identifying the clients needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the design of referral processes and assess the appropriateness of referrals received by the team, making decisions of delegation 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.
To co-ordinate the care across a team approach, leading the design of the care plan and allocation/delegation of work.
To select, carryout and analyse assessments and interventions analysing complex information from a range of resources to enhance clients occupational performance in areas of self care, productivity (work and domestic tasks) and leisure to devise an intervention plan.
To use own judgement and analyse assessment information from a range of sources and situations which can include contributing to diagnostic assessments as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
To select, carry out and analyse standardised and non-standardised assessments which are specialist to the clinical area as clinically indicated which support identifying the clients needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Good working knowledge and understanding of the use and evaluation of data collection statistics
- Experience of supporting student placements
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in children occupational therapy
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Experience of delivering teaching.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Good working knowledge and understanding of the use and evaluation of data collection statistics
- Experience of supporting student placements
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in children occupational therapy
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Experience of delivering teaching.
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).
