Job summary
- Main area
- Community hospital Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 050-AHP174-0724
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ysbyty Bryn Beryl
- Town
- Pwllheli
- Salary
- £35,922 - £43,257 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Occupational Therapist Community Hospital
Band 6
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
Are you ready to unlock your potential and step into a new role within a dynamic team?
Whether you are an experienced Band 5 looking to step into a senior role or simply looking for a new challenge we would love to hear from you!
A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our community hospital service in Ysbyty Bryn Beryl Pwllheli. You will work as part of an MDT of Occupational Therapy staff, Physiotherapists, Nursing Staff and Support Workers. The post holder will be required to complete assessments, interventions and rehabilitation programmes to aid the recovery, improve function, reduce the risk of de-conditioning and improve the well-being of individuals to enable suitable discharges. You will need a knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions, complex manual handling and knowledge of diverse conditions as well as a good understanding of current issues that affect community and hospital services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual who is passionate about the value of Occupational Therapy within a community hospital setting. There is no better time to join this team to build on existing models of care and introduce new ways of working.
The area is outstanding being on the door step of beautiful mountains and beaches; ideal for your own work life balance, health and well-being.
Main duties of the job
As an autonomous practitioner you will:
· Provide a flexible and comprehensive service to the community area you are responsible for
· Confidently carry out comprehensive and professional interventions for patients with complex needs incorporating physical, personal and psychological needs in relation to self-care, leisure and productivity
· Have excellent organisational and communication skills
· Provide supervision and development of support workers and students within your team
· Maintain links with the immediate team as well as wider team alongside external agencies to maintain and develop the trust Occupational Therapy service
· Have the ability to use computer systems in order to update clinical information necessary for the job role including data collection and audits
· Maintain and update own knowledge as required by the HCPC – active encouragement is promoted to seek internal and external training and development opportunities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Short courses at post graduate diploma level.
- Short courses at post graduate diploma level.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post graduate experience
Desirable criteria
- Broad band 5 rotational experience.
Aptitude and ability
Essential criteria
- Evidence of working independently/ level of supervision relevant to experience.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential criteria
- Commitment to lifelong learning to develop own professional skills.
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to meet the travel between sites in a timely manner
- Able to work hours flexibly over 7 days service if required.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louisa Whitfield
- Job title
- Clinical Team Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000852888
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