Senior Occupational Therapy Support Worker/Assistant Practitioner
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This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Specialist Occupational Therapy Support Worker with expert knowledge in the management of patients with Palliative and End of Life Care needs.
The role aims to encourage and enable patients with progressive life limiting illness, to maintain function and live as independently as possible, with a sense of dignity and comfort. Offering those close to them the opportunity of support.
We are looking for a caring, proactive, motivated and compassionate individual whose values are aligned to those of Hywel Dda University Health Board, to support the Occupational Therapists in working across Carmarthenshire, hospice and community settings, and will confidently work both as part of a team and autonomously.
Ideally you will have experience of working with patients with a number of complex conditions and varying needs.
You will also have experience of using highly skilled handling techniques to facilitate patient movement, and/or rehabilitation.
The successful applicant will have the support of an occupational therapy service which values supervision, actively encourages staff to develop personally and professionally, and is committed to excellent patient care and service improvement.
You should be able to demonstrate clinical reasoning skills to enable you to assess and treat patients within protocols, without immediate direct supervision. Our team is dynamic and friendly. We actively support and encourage staff to develop personally and professionally through clinical supervision and training.
In applying for this post you should have a relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent plus a broad range of experience working in a therapy service or equivalent field.
The ability to travel within the community is essential for this post.
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our Services Are Provided In
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 5/9/2025
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