Job summary
Are you an Early Intervention In Psychosis OT Tech? We have an exciting post available within Hywel Dda UHB Early intervention in Psychosis team. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our established service in the management and support of individuals experiencing First Episode in Psychosis or are determined as being in an 'At Risk' mental state. We are looking for someone who is passionate and experienced in mental health work to become an EIP OT Tech to support our service users in their recovery.The EIP service within Hywel Dda is set to see several changes in our service delivery over the coming year including an expansion of our age range from 14 up to 35 years. We are utilising skills for the development and management of individuals receiving support for the management of Psychotic illness which include the principles of medication management, case management, developing psychological therapeutic links with individuals and their families. Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) services help young people with a first episode of psychosis (FEP) in their recovery and to gain a good quality of life. Not providing these services significantly impacts on an individual's chance of recovery and increases the likelihood of them developing a lifelong illness. It is therefore critical that people who, given the right support, have the opportunity to achieve a good quality of life and play a meaningful role in society.
Main duties of the job
We have one Band 4 OT Technician Post to work alongside our OT covering all 3 counties. Base will be determined following interview and will be dependant on where the successful applicant lives.
We positively link with third sector providers in relation to utilising and established IPS model for service users to seek opportunities for training and employment support.
As a service, EIP work with reduced case load numbers in an assertive and intensive manner to establish rapport with individual and their families.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (five of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 14/11/2023.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 14/11/2023.
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy to minimum GCSE level
- Level 4 in a relevant health and social care discipline or equivalent experience
- Ability and willingness to complete the Level 4 OT Support Worker Diploma
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles and grading / task analysis to improve function
- Knowledge of leisure, creative and technical skills and its application within one to one and group interventions.
- Understanding of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care settings
- Understanding of voluntary sector services
- IT skills / qualification and competency with software packages
Desirable
- All Wales passports in Moving & Handling and Managing Violence and Aggression
- Professional, technical or academic qualifications which relate to clinical Speciality i.e Emotional Coping Skills, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy principles
- Relevant additional courses to support clinical work i.e. motivational interviewing Solution Focused Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Range of clinical experience as support staff within therapy services
- Experience of inpatient, community mental health services
- Experience of grading and adapting activities for rehabilitation to promote independence
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working autonomously within ward and or community setting
- Experience of working with groups of patients
- An interest in / practical knowledge of a range of technical and practical skills
Desirable
- Additional clinical or health care related experience
- Supervision of junior support staff
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy to minimum GCSE level
- Level 4 in a relevant health and social care discipline or equivalent experience
- Ability and willingness to complete the Level 4 OT Support Worker Diploma
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles and grading / task analysis to improve function
- Knowledge of leisure, creative and technical skills and its application within one to one and group interventions.
- Understanding of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care settings
- Understanding of voluntary sector services
- IT skills / qualification and competency with software packages
Desirable
- All Wales passports in Moving & Handling and Managing Violence and Aggression
- Professional, technical or academic qualifications which relate to clinical Speciality i.e Emotional Coping Skills, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy principles
- Relevant additional courses to support clinical work i.e. motivational interviewing Solution Focused Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Range of clinical experience as support staff within therapy services
- Experience of inpatient, community mental health services
- Experience of grading and adapting activities for rehabilitation to promote independence
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working autonomously within ward and or community setting
- Experience of working with groups of patients
- An interest in / practical knowledge of a range of technical and practical skills
Desirable
- Additional clinical or health care related experience
- Supervision of junior support staff
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
