This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Specialist Occupational Therapy Support Worker with expert knowledge in the management of patients with Palliative and End of Life Care needs.
The successful applicant will have the support of an occupational therapy service which values supervision, actively encourages staff to develop personally and professionally, and is committed to excellent patient care and service improvement.
The role aims to encourage and enable patients with progressive life-limiting illness to maintain function and live as independently as possible, with a sense of dignity and comfort, offering those close to them the opportunity for support.
We are looking for a caring, proactive, motivated, and compassionate individual whose values align with those of Hywel Dda University Health Board. The candidate will support Occupational Therapists working across Carmarthenshire, hospice, and community settings, confidently working both as part of a team and autonomously.
Ideally, you will have experience working with patients with complex conditions and varying needs, using highly skilled handling techniques to facilitate patient movement and/or rehabilitation. You should demonstrate clinical reasoning skills to assess and treat patients within protocols without immediate direct supervision.
Our team is dynamic and friendly. We actively support and encourage staff development through clinical supervision and training.
Applicants should have a relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent, along with broad experience in a therapy service or similar field. The ability to travel within the community is essential.
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties, employing over 13,000 staff. We offer primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services, working in partnership with local authorities, public, private, and third sector organizations, including volunteers.
Our services are provided across:
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital (Aberystwyth), Glangwili Hospital (Carmarthen), Prince Philip Hospital (Llanelli), Withybush Hospital (Haverfordwest)
* Five community hospitals: Amman Valley, Llandovery (Carmarthenshire), Tregaron (Ceredigion), and Tenby, South Pembrokeshire hospitals
* Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan (Ceredigion), plus several community settings
* 47 general practices, including six managed by the health board; dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
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