Job summary
Experienced Occupational Therapist - Medical/Frailty
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly, proactive Occupational Therapy Team in Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli . The hospital is in Carmarthenshire which is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is just off the M4.
This post has an option to be static or as part of a Band 6 rotation.
You will work as part of a designated team to deliver an effective and efficient occupational therapy service providing rehabilitation, supporting discharge and outreaching to people's homes when required to improve the health & wellbeing of people. This team are always looking to improve the service they deliver for patients and work closely with different members of the multidisciplinary team, as well as providing peer support for each other.
We will provide you with professional support and clinical supervision. We will provide relevant training opportunities to develop your skills as required depending upon previous experience. We will provide a supportive working environment to develop your clinical and leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
Autonomously manage an occupational therapy caseload of a designated client group, which includes those with complex presentations. This will involve selecting and undertaking assessments, developing person centred plans, delivering interventions, evaluating outcomes and adapting plan of care based on outcomes.
Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide rehabilitation/recovery/reablement focussed on the needs of the individual.
Work collaboratively with colleagues from Health, Local Authorities and Third Sector Organisations to achieve best outcomes.
Support the induction, education and development of others.
Support quality improvement, taking responsibility for defined projects.
Appropriately delegate work to, and supervise the work of, Occupational Therapists, Support Workers, Students and Volunteers as required.
The post holder will be expected to travel across Carmarthenshire and between sites and undertake service development. Mileage allowance is payable and a lease car scheme is available.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 (four 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 isdesirablefor 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 06/04/23
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 isdesirablefor 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 06/04/23
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC Registration
- Knowledge of relevant current health and social care legislation applicable to role.
- Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office software
- Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies. Understanding and application of clinical governance, including research and audit methodology
- Understanding and application of relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness.
- Understanding of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care
- Understanding and application of clinical governance, including research and audit methodology
Desirable
- Knowledge of other services that link across primary/secondary/intermediate care
- Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment
- Knowledge of Health Board and priorities
- Accredited Practice Educator
- Accredited Agored Assessor
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience of working as an occupational therapist across a range of settings and variety of conditions
- Managing a complex and varied caseload
- Working independently with indirect or arms length supervision
- Delegation and Supervision of staff
- Experience of coping independently with distressing or emotional situations in challenging work environments
- Working as part of a team
- Experience of contributing to service development and implementing service changes
- Use of adapted techniques for improving patient outcomes
- Direct involvement with carers and families
- Self-development and application of learning
Desirable
- Experience of working with groups
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of using virtual communication platforms for delivering service
- Experience in same clinical area as post being applied for
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC Registration
- Knowledge of relevant current health and social care legislation applicable to role.
- Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office software
- Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies. Understanding and application of clinical governance, including research and audit methodology
- Understanding and application of relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness.
- Understanding of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care
- Understanding and application of clinical governance, including research and audit methodology
Desirable
- Knowledge of other services that link across primary/secondary/intermediate care
- Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment
- Knowledge of Health Board and priorities
- Accredited Practice Educator
- Accredited Agored Assessor
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience of working as an occupational therapist across a range of settings and variety of conditions
- Managing a complex and varied caseload
- Working independently with indirect or arms length supervision
- Delegation and Supervision of staff
- Experience of coping independently with distressing or emotional situations in challenging work environments
- Working as part of a team
- Experience of contributing to service development and implementing service changes
- Use of adapted techniques for improving patient outcomes
- Direct involvement with carers and families
- Self-development and application of learning
Desirable
- Experience of working with groups
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of using virtual communication platforms for delivering service
- Experience in same clinical area as post being applied for
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
