Job Overview PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD THIS POST IS SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST. An exciting 12-month secondment opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist within the multi-disciplinary Living Well Service in BCUHB. We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a skilled interdisciplinary team, supporting and collaborating. The service supports people presenting with Long Covid, other post viral and fatiguing conditions, ME/CFS, persistent physical symptoms and breathing pattern disorder. The new Living Well Service provides a real opportunity for the applicant to get involved in the development of this service and shape the way we work with vulnerable groups who might otherwise fall through the gaps in services. We are an award winning, friendly and supportive team; who are research active, with a passion for co-production with our partners with Lived Experience. The post holder will take a clinical role in the assessment and treatment of patients where the caseload will comprise mainly of patients with highly complex presentations. This will be through highly specialist clinical knowledge and application, audit, research and education. It will require liaison with a diverse number of multidisciplinary specialties and integrated working with other disciplines and agencies. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job The post holder will undertake clinical work within the BCUHB Living Well Service. We work in outpatient clinics and conduct home visits when necessary. Reviews can be delivered remotely if this suits the client. The post holder will also provide training and consultancy to multidisciplinary colleagues. Our patients present with complex chronic conditions including but not limited to: Long Covid, ME/CFS, Breathing Pattern Disorder and FND. Due to the evolving nature of the conditions covered by the service, regular ongoing review of the literature and national guidelines is crucial. These patient groups are often well informed and the successful applicant will need to maintain credibility with patients by being up to date with the latest research and thinking. We are passionate about co-development and enriching the service with research. Therefore, the post holder will have opportunities to help us to continue developing these two important areas. We are a pan North Wales service, with base to be agreed with the successful candidate. The role is full time however we will consider applications which request to work part time hours. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Detailed Job Description And Main 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. Your role would include direct clinical work, consultation with multi-disciplinary colleagues, training and service development, with further opportunities for research and audit. For queries, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Natasha Walker, Advanced Practitioner (03000 840007 natasha.walker@wales.nhs.uk) or Claire Jones, Consultant Therapist (03000 840007 Claire.Jones34@wales.nhs.uk). Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in Occupational Therapy Accredited post graduate study relevant to clinical area at masters level or equivalent HCPC Registration Clinical supervisory skills training Desirable criteria Other professional, technical or academic qualification which relate to clinical practice Motivational interviewing techniques APPLE accredited (Practice Placement Educator Certificate) Experience Essential criteria Broad, well established Occupational Therapy practice Extensive experience in Occupational Therapy Significant experience of Occupational Therapy delivery in area of chronic disease management or rehabilitation Experience of clinical leadership Delegation to qualified and non-registered staff Significant experience of leading multi-professional / multi-disciplinary team working Involvement in clinical audit Experience in service development / improvement Experience of leading clinical audit Experience of delivering / supporting practice / service change Delivering Practice Supervision Delegation of duties and supervision of Occupational Therapy assistants / support workers Contributing to Student training Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training in relation to clinical specialty Desirable criteria Experience of project management Additional clinical or health care related experience Experience in leading service development / improvement Experience in research