Occupational Therapist - Team Lead/Clinical Specialist
Job summary
Exciting Opportunity: Occupational Therapist Team Lead
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and passionate Occupational Therapist to join our team. In this leadership role, you will work closely with our Physiotherapy Team Lead to guide a team of Occupational Therapists and therapy support workers, delivering high-quality rehabilitation services across Mid and South Powys.
This role offers the opportunity to work across community and hospital settings, ensuring patients receive the care they need in the right place. Your base will be Brecon.
If you're passionate about making a difference in community rehabilitation and looking for a rewarding leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
* You will provide day-to-day management and leadership to a designated team, which will include supervision, appraisal, and development of staff.
* You will evaluate high standards of clinical care within the team through training and development of staff and evaluate the effectiveness of the service provided.
* Occupational Therapy is a highly valued profession within Powys Teaching Health Board, and there has never been a more exciting time to join the community rehabilitation team as we strive to develop our services in line with the Welsh Government Six Goals for Urgent and Emergency Care 2021.
* You will contribute to the development of our professional practice and the transformation and evaluation of service developments with an emphasis on value-based healthcare.
* You will hold a small clinical caseload and be part of the 7-day working rota if required.
* The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Being the smallest Health Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everyone at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us through a range of development pathways. We're also situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and we prioritize your well-being.
To start your journey with us and learn more about what we can offer, please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits, values, staff experiences, and more about our beautiful county.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We encourage individuals to contact us for further information or an informal discussion prior to application.
You can find the full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or by clicking 'Apply now' to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* HCPC Registered
* BSc Hons Occupational Therapy or equivalent
* Relevant postgraduate training at Masters Level or equivalent demonstrable academic knowledge to Masters level
* Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
* Documented evidence of CPD
Desirable
* Membership of RCOT
* Appropriate Clinical Educator Course
* Membership of appropriate clinical specialist interest group
* Experience of audit procedures
* Leadership and first-line management experience
* Supervision of junior staff and students
* Experience of a range of health settings
Experience
* Extensive postgraduate experience with significant experience at a senior level
* Experience of managing complex caseloads
* Experience of clinical supervision of junior staff and students
* Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Aptitudes and Abilities
* Working knowledge of local and national agendas and ability to deliver within service
* Excellent organizational skills
* Ability to analyze professional and ethical issues
* High level of Occupational Therapy assessment and clinical reasoning skills
* Ability to take initiative and resolve problems
* Motivate and influence a team of staff
* Clinical supervision and mentoring skills
* Excellent communication skills
* I.T. literate
* Commitment to client-centered, non-discriminatory practice
* Commitment to lifelong learning
* Ability to work autonomously
* Flexible working including some weekend work
Desirable
* Ability to speak Welsh
* Presentation and training skills
* Critical appraisal skills
Other
* Ability to work flexibly
* Ability to travel throughout Powys
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the relevant link.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the provided resources.
Additional information
Further details about DBS checks, sponsorship, and registration requirements are reiterated here.
Employer details
Employer name: Powys Teaching Health Board
Address: Brecon, LD3 7NS
Employer's website: https://pthb.nhs.wales/
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