Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant - #144637

Job Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to appoint a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to join our passionate and dedicated inpatient stroke rehabilitation team based in Deeside Community Hospital.

Our team aims to maximise an individual's abilities, with a focus on patient-centred goals, whilst enabling a safe discharge from hospital. With excellent MDT working and strong links with our community colleagues, our friendly team work together, helping to support patient flow, ensuring a smooth transition between hospital and community settings.

This post would be ideal for someone who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and has experience as a Occupational Therapy assistant with the required qualifications for this role commencing as a Band 4.

As an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor you will hold a clinical and ward base caseload in the stroke rehabilitation setting , take lead on discharge planning and complete access visits in the community under the supervision of a qualified occupational therapist.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Support and Patient Care

Assist therapists in the delivery of the highest standards of patient care, following treatment plans devised by Occupational Therapists.

Engage in the treatment of patients, providing support as needed and ensuring that therapy sessions are conducted effectively and safely.

Demonstrate and issue daily living equipment as prescribed by an Occupational Therapist, ensuring patients understand its use and feel confident in using the equipment.

Assist in the assessment of patient progress and report findings to the therapists to facilitate ongoing treatment planning.

Administrative Duties: Such as therapist and own diary management, Stock management, patient record keeping,

Team Collaboration: such as working as part of the MDT, participate in team meetings and MDT's

Education and Training: E.G. Engaging in professional development, Team training sessions, supporting and guiding new team members.

Quality Improvement: Contributing to the continuous service development, identifying areas for improvement, keeping up to date with current Evidence based practice

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including childcare voucher schemes, 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.

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

Experience

Essential criteria

• Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. A level; NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care
• Relevant experience of working within a Healthcare environment, delivering therapy programmes
• Understanding of the role of occupational therapy
• Basic knowledge of main conditions relevant to area of speciality and the effects of illness on function
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh
  
  

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. A level; NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Computer skills e.g. use Word, Excel, Power Point and data in-putting