Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our motivated and enthusiastic team, delivering high-quality care within a 15-bed dedicated inpatient rehabilitation unit.
This unit provides specialist rehabilitation for individuals with a range of complex needs, including those on a stroke pathway. You will play a key role in supporting patients through their recovery journey, helping them regain independence and improve quality of life.
Responsibilities
* Working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred rehabilitation
* Contributing to service development alongside a Powys-wide neuro and stroke specialist team
* Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs using evidence-based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
* Provide leadership for junior staff through supervision and appraisal
* Participate in planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated area/team, and hold responsibility for defined projects
* Contribute to the maintenance and development of Powys Teaching Health Board Occupational Therapy Service
* Regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements
* Deputise for Team Leader when necessary
* Work flexibly across locality and participate in the 7-day rota to meet service needs
* Provide cover in other areas/specialities as appropriate and within competencies
* Allocate work to support staff, monitoring their skills and competencies
About the role
The post holder will provide a specialist OT service within a designated area for Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB).
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
* Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC registered
* Evidence of significant post-graduate training (e.g., range of short courses, in-house training)
* Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
* Up-to-date knowledge of legislation
* Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions relevant to the client group
* Understanding of clinical governance and its application
Desirable
* Effective teaching and presentation skills
* Knowledge of OT models of practice
Experience
Essential
* Clinical fieldwork educator
* Supervision of junior staff
* Commitment to multidisciplinary working
* Awareness of current practice issues
* Ability to work autonomously and set priorities
Desirable
* Experience working within a community setting
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
* Understanding of OT Outcome Measures
* Computer literacy
* Organised and able to meet deadlines
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to use initiative to solve problems
* Commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
* Welsh speaker
Other
* Ability to travel throughout Powys
* Participate in the 7-day rota to meet service needs
Disclosure and sponsorship
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For further information see the UK Visas and Immigration guidance and related notes (as applicable).
Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Powys Teaching Health Board, Breconshire War Memorial Hospital, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, LD3 7NS
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