Cardiff and Vale UHB Occupational Therapy Band 6 Rotation
We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity to join our expanding Band 6 rotation. This mixed rotation spans acute, rehabilitation and community, offering a range of experiences including medicine, surgery, vascular, acute neurosurgery, spinal, stroke and older persons rehabilitation services. Community rotations include Community Resource Team, Vale Local Authority plus the Posture and Mobility Service.
Main duties of the job
You will have the opportunity to work within a range of clinical services/settings and teams in hospital and community. You will deliver Occupational Therapy assessment/interventions in line with current guidance/evidence base. Induction/training and supervision will be available in each rotation and you will be encouraged to attend the Band 6 Development Forum, offering opportunities for networking plus focus on your development underpinned by the RCOT Pillars of Practice. Opportunities for development of supervisory skills will be available and engagement in service development/improvement projects and role promotion encouraged.
A seven-day service is delivered in some rotations. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Our mission is
Caring for People, Keeping People Well , and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds. Job description Job 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 Qualification Essential Will hold a qualification in Occupational Therapy at degree level or equivalent Holds professional registration as awarded by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Evidence of recent learning and continued professional development at a higher level Desirable Practice Educator Training Qualification Experience Essential Have sufficient experience that includes experience in at least 2 discrete service areas Experience of working in the NHS Managing a caseload Inter-professional and multi-agency team working Direct involvement with carers and families. Skills Essential Autonomous practitioner with self management skills Planning and prioritisation of workload Ability to support and supervise others (formally responsible for supervising Band 5 and Support Staff) Mechanisms of audit and research methodology Knowledge of current healthcare policies and application Desirable The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role. Special knowledge Essential Knowledge of services that link across the primary/secondary care interface to provide integrated care in specialism Knowledge and application of Health and Safety at Work Act Seating and posture management assessment for wheelchair users Personal qualities Essential Adaptive skills that embrace change and new developments Ability to cope well under pressure. Professional confidence. Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address Various Sites University Hospital of Wales Cardiff CF14 4XW Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Our mission is
Caring for People, Keeping People Well , and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds. Job description Job 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 Qualification Essential Will hold a qualification in Occupational Therapy at degree level or equivalent Holds professional registration as awarded by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Evidence of recent learning and continued professional development at a higher level Desirable Practice Educator Training Qualification Experience Essential Have sufficient experience that includes experience in at least 2 discrete service areas Experience of working in the NHS Managing a caseload Inter-professional and multi-agency team working Direct involvement with carers and families. Skills Essential Autonomous practitioner with self management skills Planning and prioritisation of workload Ability to support and supervise others (formally responsible for supervising Band 5 and Support Staff) Mechanisms of audit and research methodology Knowledge of current healthcare policies and application Desirable The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role. Special knowledge Essential Knowledge of services that link across the primary/secondary care interface to provide integrated care in specialism Knowledge and application of Health and Safety at Work Act Seating and posture management assessment for wheelchair users Personal qualities Essential Adaptive skills that embrace change and new developments Ability to cope well under pressure. Professional confidence. Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address Various Sites University Hospital of Wales Cardiff CF14 4XW Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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