Reablement Therapy Supervisor

Position Overview

Are you dedicated to fostering autonomy and recovery within the community?

Do you aspire to guide a vibrant team of Local Authority and Health Board Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Therapy support personnel?

Would you appreciate the chance to receive support within an integrated management framework, benefiting from leadership and mentorship from both Local Authority and Health Board supervisors?

If so, this role may be ideal for you.

Reablement is an integral part of the broader Support @ Home initiative, designed to facilitate recovery from health challenges and to mitigate the risk of health decline whenever feasible. The service provides a tailored rehabilitation period aimed at empowering service users to maintain, regain, or relearn essential daily living skills and capabilities. Reablement programs are customized to align with the objectives established with service users, focusing on helping them reach their full potential while minimizing or delaying the need for long-term community services.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation and enhancement of the therapy aspect of the Intermediate Care and Rehabilitation Services for individuals referred to the reablement team operating within the local authority.
• Ensure effective treatment and management of service users requiring rehabilitation in the community, aiming to maximize their independence and functional capabilities within their home and local surroundings, thereby preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and facilitating timely discharges.
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to a team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Therapy Technicians, while supporting local authority staff to improve service delivery and clinical interventions for community patients.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is preferred for this position; applications from both Welsh and English speakers are welcomed.

About Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is a key component of the NHS Wales network. Our Health Board delivers primary, secondary, and community health and wellness services to approximately 450,000 residents across three County Boroughs.

We uphold our core values:

• We listen, learn, and enhance our services.
• We treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• We collaborate as a unified team.

As a proud local employer, around 80% of our workforce resides within our region, making our staff not only vital to our organization but also to the diverse communities we serve.

Job Responsibilities

A comprehensive Job description and Person Specification can be found in the supporting documents or by accessing the application portal.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
• Demonstrated ability to operate at a Master's Level.
• Specialized knowledge of professional assessments and interventions pertinent to community rehabilitation.
• Understanding of current health and social care policy agendas and legislative frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical governance and risk management principles.
• Thorough understanding of collaborative working principles.
• Evidence of critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Expertise in specialized rehabilitation methodologies.
• Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

• Management qualifications such as ILM or clinical leadership.
• Familiarity with standardized and non-standardized assessments applicable to the client group.
• Interest in quality assurance, audit, and service evaluation.
• Postgraduate training in Rehabilitation.
• Comprehensive understanding of professional ethics, standards, and their practical application.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive postgraduate clinical experience in a relevant specialty.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency collaboration.
• Significant experience in clinical and team leadership roles.
• Broad clinical experience.
• Experience supervising junior staff, support personnel, and students.
• Experience in research and audit activities.
• Management experience.

Desirable

• Experience at a professional band equivalent.
• Awareness of current professional challenges.
• Experience in advising and teaching.
• Experience in supervisory roles, including performance appraisal.

Aptitudes and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to lead a team effectively.
• Professional confidence to represent the service on relevant matters.
• Capacity to reflect on and objectively evaluate personal and team performance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to navigate communication barriers.
• Autonomous practitioner with exceptional organizational skills for managing caseloads and prioritizing tasks.
• Ability to work independently with individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated clinical reasoning skills, capable of making sound clinical decisions following complex case assessments.
• Ability to engage and lead a multi-professional team.
• Negotiation skills to address differing opinions.
• Adaptive skills that embrace change and innovation.
• Flexibility to respond to unpredictable demands.
• Ability to manage highly emotional or distressing situations safely.

Desirable

• Ability to communicate in Welsh.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel within the designated geographical area promptly.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Values

Essential

• Commitment to promoting and upholding the values and behaviors of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.