Job Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team within Holywell Community Hospital setting. The role offers the chance to work with a diverse and complex caseload, supporting patients with a wide range of physical, functional and cognitive needs to achieve their goals as they transition through rehabilitation and recovery. The post is ideal for a skilled clinician seeking progression and looking to broaden their clinical skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centered care, using your clinical expertise to promote independence, enhance wellbeing and enable safe discharge planning. The role includes supervision of a Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist, an Assistant Practitioner and students, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to consolidate or expand their leadership experience.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main Duties
* Provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for adults with varied and often complex needs, including physical, neurological and frailty-related conditions.
* Develop and implement personalised rehabilitation plans in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team.
* Lead on discharge planning focusing on a home first approach, working closely with patients, families and the wider MDT to ensure safe, timely and coordinated transitions of care.
* Use advanced clinical reasoning to identify risks, recommend appropriate equipment and adaptations, and advise on strategies to maximise safety and independence.
* Implement strategies to minimise de-conditioning and promote functional independence.
* Manage your time and caseload effectively, working flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
* Supervise, mentor and support junior staff, students and therapy assistants, contributing to their ongoing development.
* Participate in service development initiatives, quality improvement projects and audit activities to enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. 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.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity. We are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
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
* Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
* HCPC Registration.
* Post-graduate training / equivalent CPD in a specialist area.
* Experience of contributing to student placements.
Desirable Criteria
* Attended short courses at post-graduate diploma level.
Experience
* Significant post-graduate experience with demonstrable experience in physical health settings.
* Experience of contributing to service development and implementing service changes.
* Understanding of supervision and delegation principles.
Desirable Experience
* Broad band 5 rotational experience.
* Experience in community hospital OT service.
Aptitude And Abilities
* Ability to articulate the role of Occupational Therapy and implement the OT process.
* Ability to manage time and prioritise clinical and role demands.
* Ability to work independently and within a team.
* Communication skills and an ability to adapt these as situations dictate.
Desirable Abilities
* Ability to speak Welsh.
Values
* Commitment to lifelong learning to develop own professional skills.
* Commitment to contribute to service development task e.g. audit and evidence based practice and service evaluation to improve patient care.
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