Job summary
A new opportunity has arisen for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Older Adult Mental Health Service within Caerphilly borough. The post holder will be ward based and have a passionate approach to dementia care along with a specialist interest to developing and promoting this role within the service. The primary role for this post will be the ward, but some opportunity to carry out community work may be available depending upon the needs of the service.
This role is essential in supporting person centred care and leading effective occupational therapy assessment, intervention and evaluation within the inpatient setting. Supporting timely and least restrictive discharge planning by working as part of the multi-disciplinary team is integral to this role. The post holder will be supported by the professional lead occupational therapist within the borough both in a clinical and managerial capacity. They will also be part of a supportive occupational therapy team within Caerphilly.
The post holder will be part of a forward thinking and dynamic occupational therapy service in within ABUHB which staff well being and clinical supervision are prioritised along with continuing professional development and service development. The occupational therapy service within the Mental Health & Learning Disabilities division has embedded the Model of Human Occupation into practice, enabling staff to access and use specialist assessments.
Main duties of the job
Lead on the identifying of occupational therapy needs for service users on the ward through specialist assessments, goal planning and interventions and evaluate the effectiveness and impact on occupational therapy by use of outcome measures.
Communicate and work collaboratively with all MDT members, establishing excellent working relationships, using professional autonomy and professional confidence to promote and develop the inpatient occupational therapy service.
Support timely, safe, but least restrictive and person centred discharge planning as part of working with the MDT, the person and families/carers.
Supervise and support two Band 3 occupational therapy support workers on the ward by planning and delegating tasks to support occupational therapy interventions.
Work with the wider older adult mental health occupational therapy service by contributing to service development and to identify training needs to support this role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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
Education and training
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Commitment to life long learning and up to date portfolio
Desirable
- Membership of BAOT
- Membership of BAOT specialist section/ special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience in older adult mental health
- Supervision experience of junior staff and students
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out research or audit
- Experience of a range of settings
- Leadership experience
Knowledge and understanding
Essential
- Specialist Knowledge of OT assessments and interventions relevant to OAMH
- Detailed knowledge of outcome measures
- Planning and coordination of treatment packages
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Detailed knowledge of legislation in current practice
- knowledge and application of clinical governance
- Knowledge of health and safety/ risk management policies
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Ability to work well in a team
- Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of people
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Effective IT skills
- Can work autonomously and set own priorities
- Supervisory and appraisal skills
- Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Organise and respond effectively to complex information
- Can work under pressure
- Training and presentation skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Can travel in a geographical area
- Commitment to person centred practice
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to cope with emotional/ distressing circumstances
- Ability to cope with occasional exposure to challenging work environments
Person Specification
Education and training
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Commitment to life long learning and up to date portfolio
Desirable
- Membership of BAOT
- Membership of BAOT specialist section/ special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience in older adult mental health
- Supervision experience of junior staff and students
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out research or audit
- Experience of a range of settings
- Leadership experience
Knowledge and understanding
Essential
- Specialist Knowledge of OT assessments and interventions relevant to OAMH
- Detailed knowledge of outcome measures
- Planning and coordination of treatment packages
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Detailed knowledge of legislation in current practice
- knowledge and application of clinical governance
- Knowledge of health and safety/ risk management policies
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Ability to work well in a team
- Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of people
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Effective IT skills
- Can work autonomously and set own priorities
- Supervisory and appraisal skills
- Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Organise and respond effectively to complex information
- Can work under pressure
- Training and presentation skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Can travel in a geographical area
- Commitment to person centred practice
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to cope with emotional/ distressing circumstances
- Ability to cope with occasional exposure to challenging work environments
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).
