Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant

The post holder will work under the supervision of Occupational Therapists carrying out areas of the Occupational Therapy intervention plan delegated to them.

The post holder will carry out and observe outcomes for individual and group interventions which support the ongoing assessment and treatment of service user/patients around their Occupational Functioning in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure within the department, in the service user/patients home or in community settings.

The post holder will provide timely and accurate written and verbal feedback for all interventions for review by the delegating Occupational Therapists to support the delivery and review of the overall Occupational Therapy intervention plan.

The post holder will be required to have effective interpersonal and communication skills to support the motivation and engagement of service user/patients and their carers and be able to work effectively as a member of the team.

Do you want to gain experience within Occupational Therapy to enhance your training during university holidays ?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Student Occupational Therapists to work within a team of Occupational Therapists as Assistant staff, to contribute to the assessment and management of the occupational needs of patients referred to the Occupational Therapy Service and contribute to the day to day running of the department.

The successful applicants will, where need arises, provide interventions and support to patients in the in-patient setting; assisting in the assessment and education of patients referred to the Occupational Therapy department and continue with interventions initiated by Occupational therapists as both In patients and community patients, as directed.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.