Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY HEALTH BOARD
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our team at Swansea Community Mental Health Team. This post is particularly suited to a motivated, experienced and skilled Occupational Therapist who is competent in providing compassionate and person-centred care.
We are seeking an individual with excellent clinical skills who is enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated, to work within a very supportive multidisciplinary team. This post involves close working relationships with the senior multidisciplinary team in driving service development. There is opportunity for training to be provided for the right candidate.
We welcome applicants who have a strong commitment to team working and improving the quality of life of clients within our service.
We would strongly recommend an informal visit or discussion.
Main duties of the job
The role will be responsible for the management and development of the service as well as maintaining a clinical caseload. A commitment to collaborative working with the Multi-Disciplinary Team is essential. We actively support the education of Occupational Therapy students within our service.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and clinical skills, along with experience of service development and quality improvement.
To manage a defined caseload within specialist area, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the outcomes of intervention where appropriate; hospital, community, patients' homes, schools, outpatient settings and maintaining associated records. To organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To ensure clinical records are kept to agreed standards and report accurately to others.
To work in partnership with clients, carers and all stake holders including the multidisciplinary/ multi agency team to identify relevant goals.
To provide leadership and supervision for junior staff, as delegated by supervisor /team leader.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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.
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 that our 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent OT qualification)
2. Professional Registration with HCPC
3. Specific recognised postgraduate training / courses relevant to specialist area equivalent to masters level
4. Accredited fieldwork supervisor for the education of OT students
Desirable criteria
5. Leadership / management training
6. Membership of professional body BAOT
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
7. Experience of autonomous caseload management, comprising assessment, planning intervention and evaluation within relevant clinical area
8. Experience of multi-agency working
9. Knowledge of OT role in this setting
10. Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and the ability to apply to working practice.
Desirable criteria
11. Experience of research and/ or audit and implementing evidence based practice
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable