Job summary
Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for an exciting development opportunity? Do you want to be part of an innovative Occupational Therapy service developing the role of the profession within a rehabilitation setting? If so, this is the job for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Community Therapy Team at Ystradgynlais Community Hospital.
This role provides rehabilitation services to both inpatients and individuals in the community. The primary aim is to support timely discharge from the ward and facilitate reintegration into the community, while delivering ongoing therapy to help individuals achieve their rehabilitation goals. The postholder will work flexibly across settings, supporting both the ward and the community therapy team, and managing referrals to ensure continuity of care.
The team is comprised of an Occupational Therapy Team Lead, Occupational Therapists, a Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation Therapy Assistants and Assistant Therapy Practitioners and work flexibly to meet the needs of the local population.
This post may be offered under Annex 21 AfC Terms and conditions, subject to experience, competency and suitability.
The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a specialist Occupational Therapy Service for Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB), responsible for:
Managing a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan implement and evaluate interventions.
Provide leadership for junior staff through supervision and appraisal.
Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
Contribute to the maintenance and development of Powys Teaching Health Board Occupational Therapy Service.
Regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements.
Deputise for Team Leader when necessary.
Work flexible across locality and participate in the 7-day rota to meet the service needs
Provide cover in other areas/specialities as appropriate and within competencies.
Provide a flexible service in locations most appropriate to patient's needs, e.g. home, school, community hospital or leisure centre
Allocate work to support staff, at all times monitoring their skills and competencies.
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Full and Part time hours available.
Base - Ystradgynlais Hospital
We would welcome applicants to contact us to discuss options available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Full and Part time hours available.
Base - Ystradgynlais Hospital
We would welcome applicants to contact us to discuss options available.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered
- Evidence of significant post graduate training e.g. range of short courses, in-house training
- Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group
- Detailed knowledge of the principals of clinical governance and its application
Desirable
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice
Experience
Essential
- Clinical fieldwork educator
- Supervision of junior staff
- Evidence of commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Awareness Ability to work autonomously and set own prioritiesof current practice issues
Desirable
- Experience working within a Community setting
Aptitudes and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of Occupational Therapy Outcome Measures
- Computer literacy
- To be well organised and able to keep to deadlines/ timescales
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to use initiative to solve problems
- Commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel throughout Powys is essential
- Participate within the 7-day rota to meet the service needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered
- Evidence of significant post graduate training e.g. range of short courses, in-house training
- Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group
- Detailed knowledge of the principals of clinical governance and its application
Desirable
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice
Experience
Essential
- Clinical fieldwork educator
- Supervision of junior staff
- Evidence of commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Awareness Ability to work autonomously and set own prioritiesof current practice issues
Desirable
- Experience working within a Community setting
Aptitudes and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of Occupational Therapy Outcome Measures
- Computer literacy
- To be well organised and able to keep to deadlines/ timescales
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to use initiative to solve problems
- Commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel throughout Powys is essential
- Participate within the 7-day rota to meet the service needs
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).
