Overview
It is an exciting time for therapies within Cwm Taf Morgannwg. We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and innovative Occupational Therapist to join our integrated multi-professional, national award winning service. The post holder will need to be a team player who enjoys working in a fast paced environment. You will need excellent clinical reasoning, time management, observation and communication skills and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in achieving wellbeing and positive health outcomes for the population we serve.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers. Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. CTM's location offers access to South Wales, including Cardiff, the Brecon Beacons and the coast. Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals.
Responsibilities
* Provide a rapid response Occupational Therapy service to people attending the Emergency Care Department, Clinical Decisions Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Wards, in collaboration with Physiotherapists, Social Workers and Support Workers.
* Work within a discharge to assess model to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and support timely discharges.
* Operate as part of a 7 day week service with weekend rotations (3 x 12 hour shifts per week, with an additional 6 hour make-up shift every 4 weeks). Hours of work 07:30 – 20:00.
* Engage in effective clinical reasoning, time management, observation and communication to achieve wellbeing and positive health outcomes for the population served.
Qualifications
* Occupational Therapist registered to practice.
* Welsh skills desirable: Speaking & Listening at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2). Basic conversations with patients about everyday health; fluency not required.
* Excellent clinical reasoning, time management, observation and communication skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Team player with a genuine interest in achieving wellbeing and positive health outcomes for the population served.
Benefits
* Leading pension, generous leave, flexible work options, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
* Welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion.
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