Job overview
The Swansea Bay University Health Board Occupational Therapy Service offers a wealth of experience, diversity and progression. We are proud to be a profession which is well respected within the Health Board and one which offers an environment in which therapists of all levels can experience nurture, encouragement, development and can excel.
Swansea Bay University Health Board currently has a Band 4 vacancy for an Occupational Therapy Technician in the Trauma and orthopaedic team.
The post will allow the successful applicant the opportunity to work collaboratively within an integrated multi-disciplinary team. The role will involve working under the occupational therapists’ guidance to undertake assessment and intervention programmes with clients as delegated underpinned by appropriate experience/ knowledge.
You will be required to work closely with MDT colleagues and contribute to the development of a high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy service. You will have an opportunity to help shape and promote the service, providing you with a unique opportunity to engage in service development and change.
You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, the contract hours includes a 7-day shift pattern, with extended working hours covering 365days of the year.
Main duties of the job
To be a fully engaged member of the Occupational Therapy Team providing a service within trauma and orthopaedics area, supporting the therapists with clients who may have complex needs in a range of settings including; hospital community, patients homes, schools and outpatient settings.
To take responsibility for implementing and managing aspects of the assessment and the care and treatment programme as delegated by the Occupational Therapist in line with service protocol and frameworks.
To promote independence, health, wellbeing and safety within the community and inpatient settings adapting the clients social and physical environment to support the individual’s optimum function.
Maintain clinical records and report accurately to others.
Carry out administrative duties in relation to clinical, service and departmental needs.
To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in developmental activities including completion of the Diploma of Occupational Therapy Support.
We encourage you to contact us to discuss more specific details regarding the service area and job role.
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.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
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
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care
2. Documented evidence of participation in training activities
3. Understanding of the role of occupational therapy.
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Relevant experience working within health, social or teaching settings
5. Awareness of Occupational Therapy equipment e.g. toilet equipment
Desirable criteria
6. Basic knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
7. Basic knowledge of some conditions and the effects of illness on function
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
8. Abilities Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and/or groups
9. Effective written and oral communication skills
10. Planning and organisational skills - ability to reflect on own performance
Desirable criteria
11. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
12. Ability to maintain and record specific items of stock
Other Essential Criteria
Essential criteria
13. Ability to travel within geographical area.
14. Able to work hours flexibly.
15. Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check
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
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