Job summary
Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) is delighted to be able to introduce this new position following recent evaluation of service need, for a Hand Therapy Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist working within the geographical area of North Powys.
The Hand Therapy Occupational Therapy Service works alongside the Clinical musculoskeletal assessment and treatment service (CMATs) and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy service, where there is already a well-established Clinical Specialist Hand Therapy Occupational Therapist working within Mid and South Powys. This enables excellent opportunity for peer learning as well as support and collaborative working from the wider colleagues including the Musculoskeletal Consultant Physiotherapist, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists, Orthopaedic Consultants, GPs and other health professions working in the MSK pathway across North Powys.
As a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist we are looking for a person who is motivated to be part of the MSK transformation within Powys and wants to work within an enthusiastic team where the priority is to provide high quality musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation to Powys residents.
Powys also prides itself on having a strong professional leadership structure and so the successful candidate will be expected to work together with other Occupational Therapists across a range of specialities and the Professional Lead for Occupational Therapy to continually improve services for patients.
Main duties of the job
Provide highly specialist Occupational Therapy for patients with a range of conditions effecting their hands, from a variety of referrers including Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rheumatologists, G.P.'s, other Health Care Professionals and patients themselves as part of self-referrals.
Appraise and use evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in primary care settings, community hospitals or within the patients place of residence.
Responsibility for highly demanding and complex cases with a greater risk of complications or poor outcomes. This will include the identification of complications and making recommendations for surgical review and changing of dressings.
Responsible for the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy service within the clinical specialism representing at regional and professional network events, ensuring this is aligned with service priorities working in collaboration with Operational Service Lead and Professional Head of Occupational Therapy.
Carry out a variety of treatments including fabrication of specialist splints; graded activity/exercise; occupational analysis and advice; use of standardised and non-standardised assessments and evaluation tools
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
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
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Adaptive skills that embrace change and new developments
- Lead, supervise, support, coach and motivate others
- Ability to travel within geographical area in line with service operational requirements
Desirable
- Willingness to work flexible hours to fit in with service requirements/needs
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Expert splinting skills
- Autonomous practitioner with specialist clinical reasoning skills
- Organisational skills to include the planning and prioritisation of workload
- Knowledge of current healthcare policies and application in clinical area
- Ability to use a variety of IT systems
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in clinical specialism
- Managing a complex caseload in Hand Therapy including post operative management
- Experience working in hospital and community settings
- Delivery of clinical leadership
- Involvement in audit or service evaluation
- Inter-professional and multi-agency team working
- Teaching and mentorship pre and post registration level
Desirable
- Experience working in orthopaedic or rheumatology consultant clinics
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of master's level education or equivalent experience
- British Association of Hand Therapy (BAHT) qualification level 1 and 2
- Knowledge of services that link across the primary/secondary care interface to provide integrated care in specialism
Desirable
- Evidence of education in a wide selection of clinical conditions or pursuing level relevant education for clinical specialism
- BAHT qualification level 3
- Student Practice Educator
- Member of the RCOT
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Adaptive skills that embrace change and new developments
- Lead, supervise, support, coach and motivate others
- Ability to travel within geographical area in line with service operational requirements
Desirable
- Willingness to work flexible hours to fit in with service requirements/needs
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Expert splinting skills
- Autonomous practitioner with specialist clinical reasoning skills
- Organisational skills to include the planning and prioritisation of workload
- Knowledge of current healthcare policies and application in clinical area
- Ability to use a variety of IT systems
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in clinical specialism
- Managing a complex caseload in Hand Therapy including post operative management
- Experience working in hospital and community settings
- Delivery of clinical leadership
- Involvement in audit or service evaluation
- Inter-professional and multi-agency team working
- Teaching and mentorship pre and post registration level
Desirable
- Experience working in orthopaedic or rheumatology consultant clinics
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of master's level education or equivalent experience
- British Association of Hand Therapy (BAHT) qualification level 1 and 2
- Knowledge of services that link across the primary/secondary care interface to provide integrated care in specialism
Desirable
- Evidence of education in a wide selection of clinical conditions or pursuing level relevant education for clinical specialism
- BAHT qualification level 3
- Student Practice Educator
- Member of the RCOT
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).
