Job summary
Come and join our Psychiatric Intensive Care Team as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist working at Hafan y Coed, University Hospital Llandough. Responsibilities include providing occupational therapy to service users with mental illness and complex needs . Supervision of staff and students and developing the service and your personal /clinical skills.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy team in University Hospital Llandough.
Main duties of the job
Cardiff and Vale UHB is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the occupational therapy team that supports the psychiatric intensive care unit. The post is full time. The strong occupational therapy team is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team supporting the recovery of people with Severe and enduring mental health problems. The service is committed to excellence in occupationally focused practice underpinned by the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO).
Supervision and opportunities for continuing professional development are well established and we actively support the education of students within our service
We are seeking an individual who shares our core values in that:
- We care about the people we serve and the people we work with
- We trust one another
- We respect each other
- We take personal responsibility
- We treat people with kindness
- We act with integrity
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
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
- Qualification in Occupational Therapy at degree level or equivalent
- Holds professional registrations awarded by the HCPC
- Evidence of recent learning and continued professional development
- Practice Educator training
Experience
Essential
- Has considerable experience that includes experience in at least 2 discreet areas
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of interprofessional and multi agency team working
- Direct involvement with carers and families
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of sound clinical reasoning and problem solving
- Evidence of supporting and supervising others
- Evidence of knowledge of current healthcare policies and application
- Evidence of audit and research methodology
- Evidence of IT competence
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of services that link across primary /secondary carer interface
- Knowledge and application of Health and Safety at Work Act
- Knowledge of Mental Health services including Third Sector
Desirable
- Member of a special interest group.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Adaptive skills demonstrating creativity
- Professional behaviour reflecting the C&V values
- Ability to travel to meet the demands of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in Occupational Therapy at degree level or equivalent
- Holds professional registrations awarded by the HCPC
- Evidence of recent learning and continued professional development
- Practice Educator training
Experience
Essential
- Has considerable experience that includes experience in at least 2 discreet areas
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of interprofessional and multi agency team working
- Direct involvement with carers and families
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of sound clinical reasoning and problem solving
- Evidence of supporting and supervising others
- Evidence of knowledge of current healthcare policies and application
- Evidence of audit and research methodology
- Evidence of IT competence
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of services that link across primary /secondary carer interface
- Knowledge and application of Health and Safety at Work Act
- Knowledge of Mental Health services including Third Sector
Desirable
- Member of a special interest group.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Adaptive skills demonstrating creativity
- Professional behaviour reflecting the C&V values
- Ability to travel to meet the demands of the post.
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
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).
