Job summary
Are you passionate about Children's occupational therapy? Then look no further than our Band 6 Paediatric post!!!!
The post will offer you the opportunity to continue to develop your skills in a range of assessment and intervention with children and young people within the Cwm Taf Morgannwg population.
The post holder will be based at the Children Centre, Ysbyty Cwm Cynon , however will have opportunity to work across our other site's delivering robust intervention to a complex and varied caseload.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon, Mountain Ash however will be required to work across other health authority sites, and will be required to work in a variety of community settings: clinic, schools, nurseries, client's homes.
The post holder will manage a complex and varied caseload, assessing, identifying, planning and providing highly specialist occupational therapy (OT) interventions for children with disabilities/developmental problems. The post holder will implement the treatment plan with autonomy; taking sole responsibility for the patient's safety when undertaking home visits/school and community work, and maintain clinical records in accordance with legal requirements and professional standards.
The post holder will provide leadership for junior staff, support staff and contribute to their development, as a delegated supervisor and regularly supervise OT students on practice placement.
They will work in partnership across the primary/secondary care interface with voluntary organisations, local authority and other appropriate health and social care sectors.
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 improveo We treat everyone with respecto 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.
The post holder will :
- Understand the principles of openness and transparency in relation to the appropriate sharing of information with members of both the nuclear and extended multi-disciplinary teams and with children and young people and their families.
- Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to communicate effectively with children and young people and their families in order to elicit co-operation and establish an appropriate intervention plan. Establish dialogue to review the effectiveness and progress of Occupational therapy intervention.
- Communicate complex assessment and treatment plans to family/carers, children and young people and the wider context including Education; dealing sensitively with distressing or emotional issues and respecting the dignity and rights of the individual and their family/carers.
- Establish and maintain excellent communication networks with members of the multiagency team, statutory organisations, private and voluntary sector.
- Develop personal strategies to maximise the benefits of teamwork in order to deliver care.
- Maintain good working relationships with children and young people; their family/carers, colleagues, and personnel from statutory and non-statutory agencies.
- Deal appropriately and professionally with general enquires regarding the Paediatric OT Service: this may involve a pro-active approach to dealing with complaints.
- Ensure organisation of regular supervision and/or consultation in order to promote personal effectiveness.
- Maintain the highest possible clinical and professional standards; abide by national guidelines and standards relevant to clinical caseload and to take into account current evidenced based practice.
- Work within HCPC Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
- Take responsibility for maintaining own competency to practice through Continuous Professional Development (CPD), and maintain a professional portfolio in accordance with guidelines from the HCPC, which is required for professional registration.
- Develop specialist skills and expertise within the field of Paediatric Occupational Therapy.
- Maintain an up to date knowledge of legal issues affecting children particularly in relation to Education and Child Protection.
- Undertake reflective practice and to contribute to the debate on a range of clinical issues relating to the delivery of childrens services.
- Contribute in the development of standards, outcome measurement and service developments for good practice for service users.
Welsh Skills Desirable:This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Thisdoesntmean essential;whilst the candidatedoesn'tneed to have skills in Welsh,we'llconsider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates.Thisisntfluency,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 inthedocuments 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.
The post holder will :
- Understand the principles of openness and transparency in relation to the appropriate sharing of information with members of both the nuclear and extended multi-disciplinary teams and with children and young people and their families.
- Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to communicate effectively with children and young people and their families in order to elicit co-operation and establish an appropriate intervention plan. Establish dialogue to review the effectiveness and progress of Occupational therapy intervention.
- Communicate complex assessment and treatment plans to family/carers, children and young people and the wider context including Education; dealing sensitively with distressing or emotional issues and respecting the dignity and rights of the individual and their family/carers.
- Establish and maintain excellent communication networks with members of the multiagency team, statutory organisations, private and voluntary sector.
- Develop personal strategies to maximise the benefits of teamwork in order to deliver care.
- Maintain good working relationships with children and young people; their family/carers, colleagues, and personnel from statutory and non-statutory agencies.
- Deal appropriately and professionally with general enquires regarding the Paediatric OT Service: this may involve a pro-active approach to dealing with complaints.
- Ensure organisation of regular supervision and/or consultation in order to promote personal effectiveness.
- Maintain the highest possible clinical and professional standards; abide by national guidelines and standards relevant to clinical caseload and to take into account current evidenced based practice.
- Work within HCPC Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
- Take responsibility for maintaining own competency to practice through Continuous Professional Development (CPD), and maintain a professional portfolio in accordance with guidelines from the HCPC, which is required for professional registration.
- Develop specialist skills and expertise within the field of Paediatric Occupational Therapy.
- Maintain an up to date knowledge of legal issues affecting children particularly in relation to Education and Child Protection.
- Undertake reflective practice and to contribute to the debate on a range of clinical issues relating to the delivery of childrens services.
- Contribute in the development of standards, outcome measurement and service developments for good practice for service users.
Welsh Skills Desirable:This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Thisdoesntmean essential;whilst the candidatedoesn'tneed to have skills in Welsh,we'llconsider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates.Thisisntfluency,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 inthedocuments right at the bottom.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Post graduate training/ accreditation in fieldwork education. Registered member of the HCPC.
- Registered member of the HCPC.
- Knowledge of specialist equipment for children and young people.
Desirable
- Post-graduate training in the area related to Paediatric OT. Management qualifications e.g. ILM
- Membership of professional body
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate clinical experience, with post graduate clinical experience in Paediatric OT.
- Extensive clinical experience including group and individual Paediatric intervention.
- Experience of applying professional theory to practice.
- Experience of supervision.
Desirable
- Awareness of current professional issues.
- Ability to use reflective practice based on current evidence.
- Experience of advising/teaching other professions.
Aptitude and Abilities Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well under pressure within a multi/inter disciplinary team.
- Ability to work within a team and develop team working.
- Autonomous practitioner with excellent personal organisational skills for caseload management, including time management and prioritisation skills.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Post graduate training/ accreditation in fieldwork education. Registered member of the HCPC.
- Registered member of the HCPC.
- Knowledge of specialist equipment for children and young people.
Desirable
- Post-graduate training in the area related to Paediatric OT. Management qualifications e.g. ILM
- Membership of professional body
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate clinical experience, with post graduate clinical experience in Paediatric OT.
- Extensive clinical experience including group and individual Paediatric intervention.
- Experience of applying professional theory to practice.
- Experience of supervision.
Desirable
- Awareness of current professional issues.
- Ability to use reflective practice based on current evidence.
- Experience of advising/teaching other professions.
Aptitude and Abilities Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well under pressure within a multi/inter disciplinary team.
- Ability to work within a team and develop team working.
- Autonomous practitioner with excellent personal organisational skills for caseload management, including time management and prioritisation skills.
Desirable
- 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).
