Job summary
Hywel Dda University Health Board are looking to recruit a Specialist Occupational Therapy Technician based at Bro Myrddin Wellbeing Hwb in Carmarthen. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic, caring individual with a passion for working with young people and families. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and independently.
Specialist Occupational Therapy Technicians are essential staff within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering quality care and support to children and young people. If you believe that you are proactive and are committed to making a difference to the mental health of children and young people then come and work with us, we want to hear from you. This post is a great opportunity for community working and you will be completing the Agored Occupational Therapy Diploma as part of the role which is excellent for career development.
The ability to travel across 3 counties is essential.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a motivated, caring, and conscientious individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of children and young people struggling with often complex mental health issues. You will be part of a developing multi-disciplinary team and will have contact with patients and their families, other professionals from different disciplines and partner agencies. Your work in the team will be professionally supported by the lead occupational therapist and there are also opportunities for peer support from professionals working across the service.
Duties will include delivering community services to children and young people as delegated by Lead OT, working as part as the Occupational Therapy service to deliver therapeutic intervention as delegated by designated Occupational Therapist. Modifying the treatment plan in consultation with the responsible therapist. To include one to one and group interventions. Support the qualified Occupational Therapist with standard Occupational Therapy assessments, to inform discharge planning and community transition.
You will also support the team in developing a high-quality service by contributing to service development and reviews and working collaboratively with partner agencies and third sector organisations. Continued professional development and training opportunities will be encouraged and supported.
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 12,000 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;
47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 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 14/08/2024.
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 14/08/2024.
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).
