Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY HEALTH BOARD
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.
Swansea Bay University Health Board currently has a Band 4 vacancy for an Occupational Therapy Technician within the Older Person's Mental health community Team at Swansea.
The post will allow the successful applicant the opportunity to work collaboratively within an integrated multi-disciplinary team. The role will involve working under the occupational therapists’ guidance to undertake assessment and intervention programmes with clients as delegated underpinned by appropriate experience/ knowledge.
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.
Main duties of the job
To be a fully engaged member of the Occupational Therapy Team providing a service with the Older Person's Mental Health service, supporting the therapists with clients who may have complex needs within their own homes and the community.
To take responsibility for implementing and managing aspects of the assessment and the care and treatment programme as delegated by the Occupational Therapist in line with service protocol and frameworks.
To promote independence, health, wellbeing and safety within the community and inpatient settings adapting the clients social and physical environment to support the individual’s optimum function.
Maintain clinical records and report accurately to others.
Carry out administrative duties in relation to clinical, service and departmental needs.
To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in developmental activities including completion of the Diploma of Occupational Therapy Support.
We encourage you to contact us to discuss more specific details regarding the service area and job role.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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.
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 that our 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find full details within the Job description and Person Specification.
Please contact Heidi Fox for further information.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Quality credit framework qualification at level 3 e.g. NVQ or OCN related to Health and Social Care
2. Documented activities of participation in training activities
3. Understanding the role of occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Understanding of the role of occupational therapy
5. Relevant experience of working within Health, social or teaching settings.
Skills
Essential criteria
6. Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and/or groups
7. Effective written and oral communication skills
8. Ability to travel across sites to work and to carry out clinical tasks
9. Planning and organisational skills Have the ability to reflect on own performance
10. Ability to undertake physical activity involved with therapeutic and care handling of patients using appropriate equipment e.g. hoists
11. Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable