Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Occupational Therapy Technician within our Paediatric service. Under the supervision of an occupational therapist, the post holder will be expected to contribute to the occupational therapy assessment process and provide occupational therapy intervention to children and young people within the CTMUHB area.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of a community team of OT's and OTT's (Occupational Therapy Technicians) for Children.
- To manage a given caseload (assigned and monitored by a qualified OT).
- To undertake specific clinical and administrative tasks, implement intervention programmes within the child's own home, school or community setting as instructed by the OT and responding flexibility to the needs of the service.
- To support the OT by assisting with all modulates of therapeutic care e.g. assessments, groups and other joint interests with other disciplines (when appropriate).
- To participate in departmental projects, audits, provision/monitoring of relevant data and statistics as service requires.
- Develop a patient centred approach to engaging patients in routine therapeutic occupations following the aims/methods given by the OT, and to adjust own clinical interventions based on fluctuating needs of the child
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.
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 tea
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of good general education, English/Mathematics GCSE or equivalent qualification in child care.
- NVQ level 3 Diploma in Social Care (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Expected to achieve competency based training within a two year period
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with children in an Education or Health environment. Experience of team working. Experience of competency based/self-directed learning.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in a way which will neither offend nor antagonise. Numeric skills. Good interpersonal skills. Strong organisational skills including: Good time management skills and prioritisation skills. Good record keeping. Ability to work independently whilst under appropriate supervision Computer literacy and keyboard skills. Team working skills.
Desirable
- Expected to achieve competency based training within a two year period.
- Experience of working with healthcare professionals. Previous experience within the NHS or with children at school/community setting.
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills in a way which will neither offend nor antagonise.
- Numeric skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills including: Good time management skills and prioritisation skills. Good record keeping. Ability to work independently whilst under appropriate supervision Computer literacy and keyboard skills. Team working skills.
Desirable
- Ability to work with patients with communication barriers/motivational issues. Teaching skills & presentation skills.
- Teaching skills & presentation skills.
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at a Level 3 or above
Knowledge
Essential
- A good level of understanding of childhood conditions and childhood development.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy role with children & families.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic
- Self motivated.
- Ability to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances.
- Confident in approaching tasks.
- Flexible towards the needs of the service.
Desirable
- Outgoing disposition with a wide range of interests.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of good general education, English/Mathematics GCSE or equivalent qualification in child care.
- NVQ level 3 Diploma in Social Care (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Expected to achieve competency based training within a two year period
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with children in an Education or Health environment. Experience of team working. Experience of competency based/self-directed learning.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in a way which will neither offend nor antagonise. Numeric skills. Good interpersonal skills. Strong organisational skills including: Good time management skills and prioritisation skills. Good record keeping. Ability to work independently whilst under appropriate supervision Computer literacy and keyboard skills. Team working skills.
Desirable
- Expected to achieve competency based training within a two year period.
- Experience of working with healthcare professionals. Previous experience within the NHS or with children at school/community setting.
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills in a way which will neither offend nor antagonise.
- Numeric skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills including: Good time management skills and prioritisation skills. Good record keeping. Ability to work independently whilst under appropriate supervision Computer literacy and keyboard skills. Team working skills.
Desirable
- Ability to work with patients with communication barriers/motivational issues. Teaching skills & presentation skills.
- Teaching skills & presentation skills.
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at a Level 3 or above
Knowledge
Essential
- A good level of understanding of childhood conditions and childhood development.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy role with children & families.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic
- Self motivated.
- Ability to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances.
- Confident in approaching tasks.
- Flexible towards the needs of the service.
Desirable
- Outgoing disposition with a wide range of interests.
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).
