Specialist Occupational Therapist - #134820

Job Overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

We are delighted to offer an exciting post with the BCUHB East rehabilitation service. This multi-disciplinary team works closely with patients that have been recently diagnosed with cancer to help prepare them physically and mentally for their treatment and recovery.

You will need experience of working in group settings and have experience with physical and mental health conditions.

This post is to cover maternity leave for 12 months so is ideal for band 5 occupational therapists that want to transition into band 6 roles.

We provide a job plan that balances a varied caseload of patients with personal development opportunities. These include involvement in research, clinical leadership, supervision and education.

It is desirable that candidates have an interest in personal and service development.

As an organisation, we are known for supporting personal development, post-graduate education, including MSc level courses.

Main duties of the job

To support leadership and work within the Occupational Therapy team, providing an effective and evidence-based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes.

To deliver therapeutic intervention, acting as a specialist occupational therapist by using the principles of Occupational Therapy in an integrated and client-centred way.

To assume responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal.

To support evaluation and service development in the clinical area in line with national and local drivers.

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.

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

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• HCPC registered occupational therapist
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Post graduate training
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience at band 6 level
• Inpatient rehabilitation occupational therapy experience
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in inpatient rehabilitaiton settings