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Overview
It is an exciting time for therapies within Cwm Taf Morgannwg. We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and innovative Occupational Therapist to join our integrated multi-professional, national award winning service.
The Occupational Therapist within the Stay Well At Home Team works closely with the Physiotherapist, Social Workers and Support Workers to provide a rapid response service to people attending the Emergency Care Department, Clinical Decisions Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Wards. The overall aim of the service is to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting timely discharges using a discharge to assess model.
This is a 7 day week service and staff are expected to work weekends on a rotational basis – 3 x 12 hours shifts per week (with an additional 6 hours make up shift every 4 weeks). Hours of work 07:30 – 20:00.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This means Speaking & Listening at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2). We don’t need fluency. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see the ‘Croeso Candidate’ booklet below.
The post holder will need to be a team player who enjoys working in a fast paced environment. You will need excellent clinical reasoning, time management, observation and communication skills and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in achieving well being and positive health outcomes for the population we serve.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We Live By Our Core Values
* We listen, learn and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We all work together as one team
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gemma Pearson
Job title: Integrated Service Manager
Email address: Gemma.Pearson3@wales.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01443 443443
Please contact via email or telephone number to arrange visits to the service
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Hospitals and Health Care
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