An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist within our Integrated Occupational Therapy Adult Community Team in Carmarthenshire. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual that is able to inspire, motivate and lead an established community team based in Carmarthen. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will provide clinical leadership, specialist expertise and supervision to Occupational Therapy staff, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Therapy Assistant Practitioners and students. We are looking for an individual with great interpersonal skills to network with acute and community colleagues to co-ordinate a responsive, seamless service across pathways and sectors. You will have advanced clinical knowledge to include adult rehabilitation, frailty and manual handling. The post will require organisational ability and a commitment to service development and clinical effectiveness. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual, passionate about the value of community Occupational Therapy to maintain momentum in transforming our community services across organisations for the people of Carmarthenshire and future generations. About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest; Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire; 48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres; Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services; Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales Job responsibilities As an Occupational Therapy service, we recognise that our staff are our strongest asset and investment into the individual as a person as much as their professional development is important. The pandemic has taught us more than ever the importance of work life balance and we support flexible working arrangements. We welcome informal visits and enquiries. The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7 day service, based on service need. This will be on a rota basis. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 02.04.2024 Qualifications and Knowledge Essential • Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy • Professional registration as recognised by HPC. • Evidence of attendance on relevant short courses and advanced training relevant to specialist area up to Masters level equivalent Desirable • MSc & / or postgraduate diploma level in relevant area • Fieldwork Education Training. • Member of BAOT • Leadership training Experience Essential • Extensive post - graduate experience • Managing a complex caseload • Delivering assessments / interventions via virtual platforms • Inter-professional and multi agency team working. • Direct involvement with carers and families • Negotiation of service development • Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements. • Therapeutic handling and risk assessments in relation to patient care including severely disabled patients. • Experience in staff development e.g. supervision • Experience of appropriate delegation and supervision Desirable • Evidence of student management. • Key worker/Case Manager • People management / supervision of staff • Negotiation of multidisciplinary working arrangements. • Leadership of clinical networks / clinical practice groups • leading service developments & change Language Skills Desirable • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)