Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board's evolving Heart Failure service. We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapy Technician to join our team.
The aim of the service is to achieve and maintain optimal occupational performance in the areas of physical, psychosocial health and well-being.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist the post holder will be expected to provide occupational therapy intervention for service users attending the ABUHB Heart Failure Rehabilitation Programme. Occupational Therapy intervention is delivered on a group and individual basis in both community and hospital type settings, including the persons own home, place of work or community leisure facility.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We strongly recommend that any interested applicants make contact prior to applying to support their understanding of this new role within ABUHB Heart failure service. Please contact Hannah Hinchliffe on 07970 879068 to discuss the role further.
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. 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.
The post holder will be expected to independently provide interventions, promoting independence; self-management; compensatory strategies, including functional assessment and education. In addition, they will need to undertake specific technical and administrative tasks as delegated by the lead or supervising occupational therapist.
The post holder will carry a delegated caseload of service users with less complex occupational therapy needs and will undertake assessments and reviews following screening by the occupational therapist. They are required to respond flexibly to changing needs within both the occupational therapy and heart failure service and have experience and knowledge of being involved in group work.
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 be expected to independently provide interventions, promoting independence; self-management; compensatory strategies, including functional assessment and education. In addition, they will need to undertake specific technical and administrative tasks as delegated by the lead or supervising occupational therapist.
The post holder will carry a delegated caseload of service users with less complex occupational therapy needs and will undertake assessments and reviews following screening by the occupational therapist. They are required to respond flexibly to changing needs within both the occupational therapy and heart failure service and have experience and knowledge of being involved in group work.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level including Maths & English or equivalent
- Evidence of a Level 3 qualification (relevant to OT) or equivalent accredited learning.
- Communication skills in written and verbal format to level 3 standard
- Knowledge and application of Microsoft word and Outloo
Desirable
- Successful completion of the Diploma OT support
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an OT support worker or a support worker role in another field associated with OT
- Experience of working with people with a variety of support needs to include specific patient group to which this role relates
- Experience of managing own time and prioritising activities.
- Experience of self-development demonstrated by CPD portfolio
- Experience of working in teams
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Understanding the value base of occupational therapy
- Ability to transfer knowledge across practical situations
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills within individual and group situations
- Experience of coping with distressing or emotional situations
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level including Maths & English or equivalent
- Evidence of a Level 3 qualification (relevant to OT) or equivalent accredited learning.
- Communication skills in written and verbal format to level 3 standard
- Knowledge and application of Microsoft word and Outloo
Desirable
- Successful completion of the Diploma OT support
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an OT support worker or a support worker role in another field associated with OT
- Experience of working with people with a variety of support needs to include specific patient group to which this role relates
- Experience of managing own time and prioritising activities.
- Experience of self-development demonstrated by CPD portfolio
- Experience of working in teams
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Understanding the value base of occupational therapy
- Ability to transfer knowledge across practical situations
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills within individual and group situations
- Experience of coping with distressing or emotional situations
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).
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).
