Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a Fixed Term/ Secondment Post until 1st September 2023 has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 4 Occupational Therapist Technician to join the Occupational Therapy Team in Morriston Hospital in Swansea Bay UHB. This role will involve a delegated caseload of patients on the acute inpatient wards, undertaking assessments of patients needs for discharge home which can include the provision of equipment.Successful applicants should demonstrate the ability to maintain high standards of patient care and be responsible for the promotion and application of Occupational Therapy with professional support from a qualified Occupational Therapist. You will need a specific interest in working in a busy, challenging and complex setting, and hold a level 3 qualification or above.We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Occupational Therapy Technician who is person-centred in their approach and enthusiastic about working within this setting and ensuring patient focused intervention is provided.You will be required to have a flexibly approach to work, to meet the needs of the service, including a 7 day shift pattern, with extended working hours covering 365 days of the year.
For external candidates this post will be offered on a fixed term basis, for internal candidates to Swansea Bay UHB this post will be offered on a secondment basis. The contract will run until 1st September 2023.
Main duties of the job
To be a fully engaged member of the Occupational Therapy and multidisciplinary team providing a service to the specific clinical area:
- To undertake assessment and intervention programmes with clients as delegated by an occupational therapist underpinned by appropriate experience/knowledge.
- To take responsibility for implementing and managing aspects of the assessment and the care and treatment programme as delegated by the Occupational Therapist in line with service protocol and frameworks.
- To promote independence, health, well-being and safety within the community and inpatient settings adapting the client's social and physical environment to support the individual's optimum functioning.
- Maintain clinical records (paper and electronic) and report accurately to other professionals.
- To carry out routine administrative duties as per departmental protocols.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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
Essential
- Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 eg NVQ, OCN or equivalent related to Health & Social Care.
- Documented evidence of participation in training activities both internal and external relevant to clinical area.
- Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 4 eg NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care, Agored or be prepared to work towards.
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional body and special Interest Group e.g. OTTO
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of occupational therapy.
- Experience of working single handed or in groups with clients, including working in the community.
- Understanding of the concept of rehabilitation within the clinical area.
- Developing knowledge of basic medical conditions, the effects of illness on function, awareness of contraindications and appropriate precautions.
- General health, safety and risk awareness, with the ability to relate this to individual circumstances, analyse actual risk and take appropriate actions.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to travel across sites to work and to carry out clinical tasks.
- Computer skills e.g. use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Data inputting.
- Ability to work as part of a team and awareness of team dynamics.
- Effective verbal communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Effective written communication skills and ability to keep accurate and legible documentation.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Ability to undertake physical activity involved with therapeutic and care handling of patients using appropriate equipment e.g. hoists
- Ability to fit and give instruction on the safe use of equipment.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable, ability to prioritise workload appropriately.
- Good Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use initiative appropriately.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 eg NVQ, OCN or equivalent related to Health & Social Care.
- Documented evidence of participation in training activities both internal and external relevant to clinical area.
- Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 4 eg NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care, Agored or be prepared to work towards.
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional body and special Interest Group e.g. OTTO
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of occupational therapy.
- Experience of working single handed or in groups with clients, including working in the community.
- Understanding of the concept of rehabilitation within the clinical area.
- Developing knowledge of basic medical conditions, the effects of illness on function, awareness of contraindications and appropriate precautions.
- General health, safety and risk awareness, with the ability to relate this to individual circumstances, analyse actual risk and take appropriate actions.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to travel across sites to work and to carry out clinical tasks.
- Computer skills e.g. use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Data inputting.
- Ability to work as part of a team and awareness of team dynamics.
- Effective verbal communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Effective written communication skills and ability to keep accurate and legible documentation.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Ability to undertake physical activity involved with therapeutic and care handling of patients using appropriate equipment e.g. hoists
- Ability to fit and give instruction on the safe use of equipment.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable, ability to prioritise workload appropriately.
- Good Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use initiative appropriately.
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).
