Job summary
Are you a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity? We are excited to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team.Our goal is to support individuals in remaining as independent as possible, as close to home as possible, through comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions. We take pride in responding quickly to crises while also addressing long-term needs and goals.We are a supportive, professional team committed to the multidisciplinary principles of care. Our structured 9-month rotations provide the opportunity to gain experience in a range of specialties, including Stroke, Community Rehabilitation, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Mental Health and the Powys-wide Community Learning Disabilities service. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your skills and expertise across diverse clinical settings.If you are ready to make a difference and grow your career in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who will contribute to the development of our service in South Powys.
Our drive is to maintain patients in their own homes through thorough and comprehensive assessments and interventions. We believe in being able to respond rapidly to a crisis in addition to looking at individual's long-term needs and aspirations.
We offer wide ranging interventions including developing our long term condition management programmes and one to one interventions in the community. We are a supportive professional team and are embedded in the multidisciplinary principles of care.
You will have the opportunity to further develop your skills through structured rotations including Neurological Rehab, Community Rehab, and Inpatient Rehab.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
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.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered (with anticipated registration within six months)
- Documented Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Additional clinical or healthcare related experience
- Membership of Professional Body
Experience
Essential
- Clinical practice on fieldwork placements in a variety of general and specialist areas
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of principles of Clinical Governance
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area.
Desirable
- Ability to speak or learn Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered (with anticipated registration within six months)
- Documented Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Additional clinical or healthcare related experience
- Membership of Professional Body
Experience
Essential
- Clinical practice on fieldwork placements in a variety of general and specialist areas
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of principles of Clinical Governance
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area.
Desirable
- Ability to speak or learn Welsh
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).
