Job summary
An opportunity has arisen in The Community Mental Health Team based in Newtown . As a service we are looking to work flexibly with the successful applicant.
This is an exciting, busy and challenging time and we are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Specialist Occupational Therapist to work within the team. As part of a older adults multi-disciplinary team, the OT will carry out OT assessments and provide Specialist OT interventions for patients accessing secondary and primary care. The role has been shaped to allow the successful candidate to focus on evidence-based OT interventions.
Main duties of the job
To provide an OT Service within the designated area of older adults. This includes CMHT, MAS, Inpatient ward and DHTT.
To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan implement and evaluate interventions.
To provide leadership for junior staff through supervision and appraisal.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
To contribute to the maintenance and development of PTHB Occupational Therapy Service.
To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements.
To deputise for Team Leader when necessary.
To work flexible across locality.
To provide cover in other areas/specialities as appropriate and within competencies.
To provide a flexible service in locations most appropriate to patient's needs, e.g. home, community hospital, outpatients, day hospital,day centre, health centre and residential homes.
To allocate work to Support Staff, at all times monitoring their skills and competencies.
To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity are maintained in accordance with RCOT and PTHB Standards and provide Occupational Therapy reports based on specialist assessment.
To assess and identify specialist equipment to meet the complex needs of clients, using evidence based reasoned practice.
About us
Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of significant post graduate training e.g. range of short courses, in-house training
- Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Up to date knowledge of legislation
- Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group
- Detailed knowledge of the principals of clinical governance and its application
Desirable
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice
Experience
Essential
- Clinical fieldwork educator
- Supervision of junior staff
- Evidence of commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Awareness of current practice issues
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
Desirable
- Experience working within a Community setting
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of Occupational Therapy Outcome Measures
- Computer literacy
- To be well organised and able to keep to deadlines/ timescales
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to use initiative to solve problems
- Commitment to lifelong learning
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel throughout Powys is essential
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of significant post graduate training e.g. range of short courses, in-house training
- Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Up to date knowledge of legislation
- Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group
- Detailed knowledge of the principals of clinical governance and its application
Desirable
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice
Experience
Essential
- Clinical fieldwork educator
- Supervision of junior staff
- Evidence of commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Awareness of current practice issues
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
Desirable
- Experience working within a Community setting
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of Occupational Therapy Outcome Measures
- Computer literacy
- To be well organised and able to keep to deadlines/ timescales
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to use initiative to solve problems
- Commitment to lifelong learning
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel throughout Powys is essential
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).
