An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our Integrated Autism Service based at Tonna Hospital. This post is particularly suited to a motivated, experienced and skilled Occupational Therapist who is competent in providing compassionate and person-centred care.
We are seeking an individual with excellent clinical skills who is enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated, to work within a very supportive multidisciplinary team. This post involves close working relationships with the senior multidisciplinary team in driving service development. There is opportunity for training to be provided for the right candidate.
We welcome applicants who have a strong commitment to team working and improving the quality of life of clients within our service.
We would strongly recommend an informal visit or discussion.
Main duties of the job
The role will be responsible for the management and development of the service as well as maintaining a clinical caseload. A commitment to collaborative working with the Multi-Disciplinary Team is essential. We actively support the education of Occupational Therapy students within our service.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and clinical skills, along withexperience of service development and quality improvement.
To manage a defined caseload within specialist area, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the outcomes of intervention where appropriate hospital, community, patients' homes, schools, outpatient settings and maintaining associated records. To organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To ensure clinical records are kept to agreed standards and report accurately to others.
To work in partnership with clients, carers and all stake holders including the multidisciplinary/ multi agency team to identify relevant goals.
To provide leadership and supervision for junior staff, as delegated by supervisor /team leader.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex religion or belief race age sexual orientation gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent OT qualification) Professional Registration with HCPC Specific recognised postgraduate training / courses relevant to specialist area equivalent to masters level Accredited fieldwork supervisor for the education of OT students
Desirable
Leadership / management training Membership of professional body BAOT
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
Experience of autonomous caseload management, comprising assessment, planning intervention and evaluation within relevant clinical area oExperience of multi-agency working oKnowledge of OT role in this setting Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and the ability to apply to working practice.
Desirable
Experience of research and/ or audit and implementing evidence based practice
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Tonna Hospital
Neath
SA11 3LX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
130-AHP172-1124 #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are seeking an individual with excellent clinical skills who is enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated, to work within a very supportive multidisciplinary team. This post involves close working relationships with the senior multidisciplinary team in driving service development. There is opportunity for training to be provided for the right candidate.
We welcome applicants who have a strong commitment to team working and improving the quality of life of clients within our service.
We would strongly recommend an informal visit or discussion.
Main duties of the job
The role will be responsible for the management and development of the service as well as maintaining a clinical caseload. A commitment to collaborative working with the Multi-Disciplinary Team is essential. We actively support the education of Occupational Therapy students within our service.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and clinical skills, along withexperience of service development and quality improvement.
To manage a defined caseload within specialist area, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the outcomes of intervention where appropriate hospital, community, patients' homes, schools, outpatient settings and maintaining associated records. To organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To ensure clinical records are kept to agreed standards and report accurately to others.
To work in partnership with clients, carers and all stake holders including the multidisciplinary/ multi agency team to identify relevant goals.
To provide leadership and supervision for junior staff, as delegated by supervisor /team leader.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex religion or belief race age sexual orientation gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent OT qualification) Professional Registration with HCPC Specific recognised postgraduate training / courses relevant to specialist area equivalent to masters level Accredited fieldwork supervisor for the education of OT students
Desirable
Leadership / management training Membership of professional body BAOT
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
Experience of autonomous caseload management, comprising assessment, planning intervention and evaluation within relevant clinical area oExperience of multi-agency working oKnowledge of OT role in this setting Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and the ability to apply to working practice.
Desirable
Experience of research and/ or audit and implementing evidence based practice
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Tonna Hospital
Neath
SA11 3LX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
130-AHP172-1124 #J-18808-Ljbffr
