Occupational Therapy Technician

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Occupational Therapy Technician to join the Occupational Therapy Team at Caswell Clinic, Bridgend.

This is a permanent, part-time post for 20 hours per week.

We are looking for an excellent communicator who is able to use technical and creative skills to assist in the provision of a flexible, patient centred programme of therapeutic intervention for individuals/groups that experience mental health problems and related risk difficulties

The successful candidate will be required to work as part of the Occupational Therapy team to deliver planned occupational therapy interventions, both within the Caswell Clinic and the local community.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required to:

Apply concepts of the management of mentally disordered offenders to all patient related activities, including clinical risk assessment and management.

Maintain public protection by adhering to related security policy and procedures.

Undertake intervention programmes with individual patients as directed by a senior occupational therapist, underpinned by appropriate experience/knowledge.

Maintain clinical records and report accurately to others.

Carry out administrative duties, in relation to departmental/service needs and maintenance of records (paper and electronic) and statistical information.

Agree to complete the Agored Level 3 Diploma qualification for occupational therapy support staff.

Please read the Job Description for a comprehensive guide to what the job entails, and the personal specification to see what requirements / skills are required to fulfil the post.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

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We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

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If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.