Occupational Therapist Band 6

Job Overview

The post will involve focus on admission avoidance and discharge facilitation to support the Discharge to Recover and Assess service. This will include assessing and treating patients within the acute hospital and/or in their own homes.

The successful candidates will join an established multidisciplinary team which provides evidence-based interventions in a timely manner. The team is based in Ysbyty Gwynedd Emergency Department and works closely with the Specialist Doctors and Nurses within the Emergency Department, Frailty Unit and Medical Admissions Ward, as well as supporting patients out into the community when required.

The post is a full time (37.5 hours a week) permanent post. The service has extended hours and weekend working which any successful candidate would need to be available to support as per the team rota.

Main duties of the job

Confidently carry out comprehensive and professional assessment and interventions for patients with complex needs incorporating physical, personal and psychological needs.

Based on strong Clinical reasoning, and positive risk taking, to support home first discharges in line with Welsh Government policy.

Ability to work within fast pace and unpredictable environment

To communicate with these patients, carers, agencies and other disciplines in an appropriate manner, often with sensitive information, diagnoses or outcomes.

Have excellent organisational and communication skills

Provide supervision and development of support workers and students within your team

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