Children's Neuro-developmental Occupational Therapist
Band 6
Main area: Occupational Therapy
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 31.75 hours per week
Job ref: 050-AHP230-1024-A
Site: Royal Alexandra Hospital
Town: Rhyl
Salary: £37,898 - £45,637 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: Today at 23:59
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
The post holder will work as part of a small team of Occupational Therapy staff providing clinical guidance to staff regarding children with neuro-developmental difficulties, particularly those with sensory processing difficulties impacting on occupational needs. The post holder will also work closely with the wider neuro-developmental team providing Occupational Therapy input to diagnostic assessments and attending team meetings.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will follow professional codes of conduct and ethics carrying a varied specialist caseload in a specialist area of practice which will include patients with complex needs. Clinical activities can take place in a wide range of settings including hospital, clinic, community settings, and patients' own homes.
The post holder may be required to supervise Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy support workers, and OT students. The post holder will support the learning and development of others including colleagues and peers. The post holder will contribute to service developments providing advice as a specialist within their department, which can include attending meetings and participation in audit, service evaluation, and researching evidence-based practice.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications/knowledge
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
* Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Experience
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
* Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Aptitude and Abilities
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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