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Job Summary
This exciting post is based within the Neath Port Talbot Assertive Outreach Team.
Job Summary
This exciting post is based within the Neath Port Talbot Assertive Outreach Team.
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.
The post will allow the successful applicant the opportunity to work collaboratively within an integrated multi-disciplinary team. You will provide specialist assessment, goal directed intervention and rehabilitation topatients in the setting.
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 need excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills and sound clinical knowledge, but enthusiasm and the potential to develop these within the post will also be valued. As such, you will be provided with a variety of opportunities to develop your leadership, management and clinical skills.
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 manage a defined caseload within specialist area, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the outcomes of intervention where appropriate; hospital, community, patients' homes, schools, outpatient settings and maintaining associated records. To organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To ensure clinical records are kept to agreed standards and report accurately to others.
To work in partnership with clients, carers and all stake holders including the multidisciplinary/ multi agency team to identify relevant goals.
To provide leadership and supervision for junior staff, as delegated by supervisor /Team Leader.
To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements.
To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in developmental activities.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We encourage you to contact us to discuss more specific details regarding the service area and job role.
About Us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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.
Details
Date posted
12 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
130-AHP059-0625
Job locations
The Forge Community Mental Health Team
Forge Road
Port Talbot
SA13 1PA
Job Description
Job 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.
Job Description
Job 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
Essential
* Degree in Occupational Therapy (or other relevant OT qualification
* Professional Registration with HCPC
Desirable
* Accredited fieldwork supervisor for the education of OT students
Experience
Essential
* Experience of autonomous caseload management, comprising assessment, planning intervention and evaluation within relevant clinical area
* Understanding of the Occupational Therapy process within specialist area of post
* Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
* Broad knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy with designated client group
* Experience of research and/ or audit and implementing evidence-based practice
* Previous experience of supervising staff
Skills
Essential
* Ability to work single-handedly with individuals or groups
* Understanding of team dynamics
* Ability to work under pressure
* Effective written and oral communication skills
* Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
* Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately.
Person Specification
Essential
* Ability to work single-handedly with individuals or groups
* Understanding of team dynamics
* Ability to work under pressure
* Effective written and oral communication skills
* Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
* Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
The Forge Community Mental Health Team
Forge Road
Port Talbot
SA13 1PA
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
The Forge Community Mental Health Team
Forge Road
Port Talbot
SA13 1PA
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
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Employment type
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* Job function
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