Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Occupational Therapist to join our in-patient team within Llandudno General Hospital.
The role will predominantly involve working with patients on Discharge to Recover and Assess ( D2RA) Pathway 3 in a Community Hospital setting. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment and rehabilitation for people with complex physical and mental health needs to support discharge planning.
Main duties of the job
You will have experience of working with people who have complex needs and working to a home first approach to minimise deconditioning and maximise independence.
You will have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills and be able to work flexibly to meet the demands of this role. You will be supporting junior team members with both informal and formal supervision and have the opportunity to develop your skills in clinical leadership whilst being supported by the Senior Occupational Therapy Team. There will be opportunities to be involved with service developments as we further develop D2RA pathways.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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 and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree / HCPC reg/ Short course relevant to clinical area/ CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Short courses at post grad level / Member of specialist section / Accredited practice placement educator
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant Experience / Service development / supervision
Desirable
- Broad band 5 rotation experience / Experience in same specialist area / supervision training
Apptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Autonomous practitioner, Ability to implement OT process and articulate role, commuications skills, time management skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh, Presentation skills
Values
Essential
- Integrity, care and compassion, team work ethos, values personal development an development of others
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree / HCPC reg/ Short course relevant to clinical area/ CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Short courses at post grad level / Member of specialist section / Accredited practice placement educator
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant Experience / Service development / supervision
Desirable
- Broad band 5 rotation experience / Experience in same specialist area / supervision training
Apptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Autonomous practitioner, Ability to implement OT process and articulate role, commuications skills, time management skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh, Presentation skills
Values
Essential
- Integrity, care and compassion, team work ethos, values personal development an development of others
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).
