Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Primary Fatigue Service at the beginning of this exciting new service. This is an exciting time for AHPs in CTMUHB. We are looking for visionary team members at all levels to guide and implement service development to be implemented at pace to enable the vision of supporting people in CTMUHB to achieve their maximum potential - physically, cognitively, socially and psychologically. (AHP Framework, 2019).
Main duties of the job
The candidate will be supported in experiencing excellent opportunities for cross discipline working. Key aspects of the role include working as part of a multi-disciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychology and GP to undertake specific clinical/therapy based interventions and liaison with wider multi disciplinary teams and third sector to prepare and support people affected by primary fatigue
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oUnderstanding of health procedures relating to the work area.
- oNVQ Level 3 in relevant subject, or possess skills, knowledge and experience to equivalency.
- oClear understanding of the role of Allied health professionals including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapists and Psychologists in this setting
Desirable
- Teaching or structured education
- NVQ Level 4 in relevant subject.
- Knowledge of fatigue menegement via training and/or work experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS or social care environment
- Experience of working with the public.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of prioritising workload/caseload
Desirable
- Working with people with fatigue
- Experience of delivering group education.
- Previous experience working as a therapy support worker.
Aptitute, Abilities and Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Numeracy skills
- Excellent ICT, computer literacy and keyboard skills
- The ability to work independently whilst under appropriate supervision
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient/ client records
Desirable
- Ability to work with patients with communication barriers/motivational issues
- Presentation skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to recognise work boundaries and seek advice and support if required.
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Confident, enthusiastic and self motivated.
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work in a variety of settings dependant on patient need which will include working in the community, patient's home and clinic
- oAble to deal with moderate physical activity e.g. moving equipment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oUnderstanding of health procedures relating to the work area.
- oNVQ Level 3 in relevant subject, or possess skills, knowledge and experience to equivalency.
- oClear understanding of the role of Allied health professionals including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapists and Psychologists in this setting
Desirable
- Teaching or structured education
- NVQ Level 4 in relevant subject.
- Knowledge of fatigue menegement via training and/or work experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS or social care environment
- Experience of working with the public.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of prioritising workload/caseload
Desirable
- Working with people with fatigue
- Experience of delivering group education.
- Previous experience working as a therapy support worker.
Aptitute, Abilities and Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Numeracy skills
- Excellent ICT, computer literacy and keyboard skills
- The ability to work independently whilst under appropriate supervision
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient/ client records
Desirable
- Ability to work with patients with communication barriers/motivational issues
- Presentation skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to recognise work boundaries and seek advice and support if required.
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Confident, enthusiastic and self motivated.
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work in a variety of settings dependant on patient need which will include working in the community, patient's home and clinic
- oAble to deal with moderate physical activity e.g. moving equipment
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).
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).
