There is an exciting opportunity for a part time Band 3 Occupational Therapy assistant post in our Occupational Therapy Older Persons Mental Health Service within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (UHB).
The post holder will join a team of Occupational Therapists that support older adults with complex mental health needs within an inpatient setting. The post holder will also be required to support some patients within a community setting to assess needs and functioning., The aim of this role is to support the Occupational Therapist with the long term reablement and maintenance of cognitive functional skills, of people with organic and functional mental health.
The successful post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working in a variety of settings, to support delivery of services to older people with complex metal health needs.
The post holder will be required to work the hours flexibly, to meet the needs of the service throughout the CTM.
Responsibilities
* Support Occupational Therapists in an older adults complex mental health service, including both inpatient and community settings.
* Assist with the long-term reablement and maintenance of cognitive functional skills for patients with organic and functional mental health issues.
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver services in a variety of settings.
* Maintain flexible working hours to meet service needs.
Qualifications
* Team player, flexible, resourceful.
* Good communication and time management skills.
* Demonstrated genuine interest in achieving well-being and positive health outcomes for older adults with mental health needs.
Benefits: Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board offers a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
#J-18808-Ljbffr