Specialist Occupational Therapist
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Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for an exciting development opportunity? Do you want to be part of an innovative Occupational Therapy service developing the role of the profession within a rehabilitation setting? If so, this is the job for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Community Therapy Team at Brecon Community Hospital.
This role provides rehabilitation services to both in-patients and individuals in the community. The primary aim is to support timely discharge from the ward and facilitate reintegration into the community, while delivering ongoing therapy to help individuals achieve their rehabilitation goals. The postholder will work flexibly across settings, supporting both the ward and the community therapy team, and managing referrals to ensure continuity of care.
The team is comprised of an Occupational Therapy Team Lead, Occupational Therapists, a Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation Therapy Assistants and Assistant Therapy Practitioners and work flexibly to meet the needs of the local population.
The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.
Job description
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if youdontspeak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills,dontworry: the health board will support you with training.
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 and knowledge
Essential
- Diploma or degree in OT
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of significant post graduate training e.g. range of short courses, in-house training
Desirable
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
- Knowledge of OT models of practice
Experience
Essential
- Clinical fieldwork educator
- Supervision of junior staff
- Evidence of commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Awareness of current practice issues
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
Desirable
- Experience working within a community setting
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of OT Outcome Measures
Desirable
- Welsh speaker
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel throughout Powys is essential
- Participate within the 7-day rota to meet the service needs
About the employer
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.