Job summary
The post holder will be based in the Occupational Therapy service, Mental Health, Coity Clinic, Princess of Wales Hospital.
The post holder willdeliver evidence based, recovery focused Occupational Therapy specialist assessment and interventions to service users accessing facilitiesacross unscheduled care (Home Treatment Team, Ward 14 and the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit).
The post holder will be affiliated with Ward 14 but work within an Occupational Therapy whole team approach to ensure service delivery across unscheduled care. Thus providing continuity of care to service users through their recovery journey and the opportunity tocomplete the OT process from admission to discharge.
The post-holder will be supported by a Band 7 Occupational Therapist, work alongside a further band 6Occupational Therapist and support a rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist.
The post holder will be responsible for delivering Recovery focussed individual and group Based Occupational Therapy sessions.
All Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions will be evidence based, and evaluated using recognised outcome measures; assessmentsand interventions delivered will be measured against a range of performance indicators.
Main duties of the job
Manage a defined caseload, providing specialist OT assessment and appropriate evidence based intervention, utilising a recovery focussedmodel, with individuals referred to the service - promoting independence, recovery and mental well-being within hospital, service users' homes,and community venues.
Use the Occupational Therapy process autonomously in various settings, including lone working in the community and in service users' homesacross Cwm Taf Morgannwg.
Deliver assessment and intervention inputs using validated and evidence based models of care, assessment tools and outcome measures -suchas the Model of Human Occupation.
Participate in formal meetings, providing expert witness/specialist knowledge of occupational and mental health perspectives.
Work effectively with multidisciplinary (MDT) colleagues to ensure robust therapeutic environs for service users which support autonomy,maintains function and productivity throughout their inpatient stay.
Contribute effectively to home-leave planning, articulating risk information and opportunities to MDT, and supporting service users to accessingproductive and meaningful periods of home leave.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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
Perform assessments to inform clinical team about future specialist placement needs.Recommend and liaise with CTP manager to provide appropriate support for the individual liaising withother agencies (i.e. care managers, Platform, Care and Repair, Meals on Wheels, MIND, Primary Carepractitioners, Community Occupational Therapist) to ensure delivery of a seamless service.Write concise, informative reports detailing assessment and intervention outcomes for service user,referring agencies and other key appropriate services.Be responsible for maintaining an accurate and comprehensive records of service user interventions in accordance with HPC, local authority standards, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health BoardStandards of practice and the Data Protection Act.Ensure all written and electronic documentation is recorded in a timely manner.Carry out assessments and interventions within designated target times, requiring excellent timemanagement skills.Develop specialist skills and expertise within the field of acute assessment, intervention and relatedoutcome measures; Recovery processes; engagement, and risk evaluation and management.Demonstrate robust understanding of appropriate models and frameworks, including the Model ofHuman Occupation (MOHO).Be a point of reference for the team with regards to complex occupational needs within the specialisedarea.Be responsible for organising and planning a frequently fluctuating clinical workload. To remain flexibleto provide cover at times of staff shortage and allocate work to Occupational Therapists, support staffand other designated staff as required.Demonstrate sound judgement regarding achievement of support worker competencies andsubsequent delegation of work within a competency based framework.Contribute to service and strategic developments across Occupational Therapy services.Contribute in the development of standards and outcome measurement to ensure best practice forservice users.Develop local networks with other teams providing similar services, contributing to the widerprofessional network.Undertake reflective practice and to contribute to the debate on a range of clinical issues relating to thedelivery of services for across organisation boundaries.Participate in and lead tasked working groups in performance, clinical or policy related matters asidentified by line managers.Participate proactively in Band 6 OT Development forum, feeding back pertinent issues to linemanagers as required.Take a lead role in education and development of competencies of support staff via formal talks, on thejob evaluation, competency based assessments and Agored processes.Proactively engage with other Occupational Therapists and staff of other professional groups toprogress innovations and improvements in practice.Maintain awareness of current best practice relevant to field, sharing information with clinical team.Evaluate clinical outcomes and report outcomes related to service need and areas for development.Support service evaluation and change processes.Participate in local, organisational and professional audit and evaluation processes and support theimplementation of any agreed changes to service provision which arise from same.Work jointly with the Clinical Lead in identifying methods or changes in practice to remediatedeficiencies.Work in a manner that ensures compliance with all required policies and procedures.Shortlisting packProvide support and clinical supervision to rotational Band 5 Occupational TherapistUndertake Performance Development Reviews with identified staff, assuming appraiser role.Carry out deputising role for line manager.Use supervision and/or consultation in order to promote personal effectiveness.Contribute to educating individuals, carers, health professionals on the management ofpsychological/mental well-being and occupational needs.Provide leadership for junior and support staff through supervision, mentoring and modelling bestpractice.Participate in performance appraisal reviews as an appraisee and appraiser.Take responsibility for maintaining own competency to practice through Continuous ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD), and maintaining a professional portfolio in accordance with guidelines from theHPC, which is required for professional registration.Develop specialist skills and knowledge through an agreed personal development plan.Supervise students as an accredited practice educator who adheres to the requirements of the definedstandards of practice and supervision.Provide evidence based training and delivery of competency based practice to the support staff.Contribute to the delivery of the Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support (Agored) deliveryplan.Deliver and evaluate evidence-based group and individual Occupational Therapy programmes.Contribute to planning and evaluation of the service through use of audit and research projects.Develop and maintain a robust awareness of ongoing research relating to your specialist area.Collaborate with Research Occupational Therapist in post to expand current professional knowledgefields.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt 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 isnt 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. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.
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
Perform assessments to inform clinical team about future specialist placement needs.Recommend and liaise with CTP manager to provide appropriate support for the individual liaising withother agencies (i.e. care managers, Platform, Care and Repair, Meals on Wheels, MIND, Primary Carepractitioners, Community Occupational Therapist) to ensure delivery of a seamless service.Write concise, informative reports detailing assessment and intervention outcomes for service user,referring agencies and other key appropriate services.Be responsible for maintaining an accurate and comprehensive records of service user interventions in accordance with HPC, local authority standards, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health BoardStandards of practice and the Data Protection Act.Ensure all written and electronic documentation is recorded in a timely manner.Carry out assessments and interventions within designated target times, requiring excellent timemanagement skills.Develop specialist skills and expertise within the field of acute assessment, intervention and relatedoutcome measures; Recovery processes; engagement, and risk evaluation and management.Demonstrate robust understanding of appropriate models and frameworks, including the Model ofHuman Occupation (MOHO).Be a point of reference for the team with regards to complex occupational needs within the specialisedarea.Be responsible for organising and planning a frequently fluctuating clinical workload. To remain flexibleto provide cover at times of staff shortage and allocate work to Occupational Therapists, support staffand other designated staff as required.Demonstrate sound judgement regarding achievement of support worker competencies andsubsequent delegation of work within a competency based framework.Contribute to service and strategic developments across Occupational Therapy services.Contribute in the development of standards and outcome measurement to ensure best practice forservice users.Develop local networks with other teams providing similar services, contributing to the widerprofessional network.Undertake reflective practice and to contribute to the debate on a range of clinical issues relating to thedelivery of services for across organisation boundaries.Participate in and lead tasked working groups in performance, clinical or policy related matters asidentified by line managers.Participate proactively in Band 6 OT Development forum, feeding back pertinent issues to linemanagers as required.Take a lead role in education and development of competencies of support staff via formal talks, on thejob evaluation, competency based assessments and Agored processes.Proactively engage with other Occupational Therapists and staff of other professional groups toprogress innovations and improvements in practice.Maintain awareness of current best practice relevant to field, sharing information with clinical team.Evaluate clinical outcomes and report outcomes related to service need and areas for development.Support service evaluation and change processes.Participate in local, organisational and professional audit and evaluation processes and support theimplementation of any agreed changes to service provision which arise from same.Work jointly with the Clinical Lead in identifying methods or changes in practice to remediatedeficiencies.Work in a manner that ensures compliance with all required policies and procedures.Shortlisting packProvide support and clinical supervision to rotational Band 5 Occupational TherapistUndertake Performance Development Reviews with identified staff, assuming appraiser role.Carry out deputising role for line manager.Use supervision and/or consultation in order to promote personal effectiveness.Contribute to educating individuals, carers, health professionals on the management ofpsychological/mental well-being and occupational needs.Provide leadership for junior and support staff through supervision, mentoring and modelling bestpractice.Participate in performance appraisal reviews as an appraisee and appraiser.Take responsibility for maintaining own competency to practice through Continuous ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD), and maintaining a professional portfolio in accordance with guidelines from theHPC, which is required for professional registration.Develop specialist skills and knowledge through an agreed personal development plan.Supervise students as an accredited practice educator who adheres to the requirements of the definedstandards of practice and supervision.Provide evidence based training and delivery of competency based practice to the support staff.Contribute to the delivery of the Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support (Agored) deliveryplan.Deliver and evaluate evidence-based group and individual Occupational Therapy programmes.Contribute to planning and evaluation of the service through use of audit and research projects.Develop and maintain a robust awareness of ongoing research relating to your specialist area.Collaborate with Research Occupational Therapist in post to expand current professional knowledgefields.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt 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 isnt 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. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.
Person Specification
English
Essential
- Diploma / degree in OT
- Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health
English
Essential
- Diploma / degree in OT
- Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health
- Sufficient experience within / related specialty
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
- Postgraduate training relevant to mental health
Desirable
- Membership of professional body
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
Person Specification
English
Essential
- Diploma / degree in OT
- Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health
English
Essential
- Diploma / degree in OT
- Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health
- Sufficient experience within / related specialty
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
- Postgraduate training relevant to mental health
Desirable
- Membership of professional body
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
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).
