Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Forensic Unit at Bryn Y Neuadd Hospital. The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner following professional codes of conduct and ethics, carrying a varied specialist caseload in a specialist area of practice which will include patients with complex needs.
Main Duties
* To contribute to the design of referral processes and assess the appropriateness of referrals received by the team, making decisions regarding delegation of referrals to others.
* To provide a specialist service through carrying a caseload requiring specialist skills as an autonomous practitioner, with responsibility for implementing the occupational therapy process in an effective and efficient manner.
* To manage own case load through planning, prioritising and carrying out clinical activities within effective timescales, being adaptable as patients circumstances and clinical presentation change; demonstrating effective caseload and time management skills.
Language Requirement
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for Our Organisation
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. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is 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.
Recruitment and Application Process
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.
Detailed Job Description and Main 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
* HCPC registered occupational therapist
Desirable Qualifications
* Post graduate training
Experience
* Experience at band 6 level
* Inpatient rehabilitation occupational therapy experience
Desirable Experience
* Experience of working in inpatient rehabilitaiton settings
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