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Job Overview
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHTT). This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team which provides an alternative to inpatient admission and Occupational Therapy within the community.
The post is 37.5 hours per week (8.30am -4.30pm). However, you may be required to work flexibly.
The post holder will be required to carry out specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions to inform the overall assessment and recovery plan of service users. The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team of nursing, medical staff, social workers and a peer mentor. The role will also involve working closely with the acute ward Occupational Therapy team, providing in reach and supporting individuals to make meaningful community connections during leave and discharge from the ward.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
* Carry out specialist occupational therapy assessments, including in home and community settings.
* Carry out and interpret formal standardised assessments.
* Independently plan, implement, evaluate and review treatment plans on an individual and group basis.
* Actively engage carers/families in the therapeutic process, motivating and supporting them to take responsibility for decision making and goal setting
* Work autonomously to manage and prioritise own caseload.
* Carry out role of supervisor to support staff and educator to practice placement students.
* Collaborate with others to modify and develop the service in line with changing circumstances and needs.
* Function in a multi-disciplinary team identifying unique skills of the occupational therapist.
* Maintain and actively develop close working relationships with colleagues across disciplines and agencies e.g. voluntary, statutory and private.
* Assess and manage risk. Carry out written risk assessments.
* Attend the acute ward MDT daily.
* Undertake generic duties to enable the service to function effectively such as crisis assessments.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued.
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Knowledge and Understanding
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Skills and attributes
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