Occupational Therapist- Specialist Palliative Care

2 weeks ago

Swansea, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

Job summary Swansea Bay University Health Board currently hasa Band 6 vacancy for an Occupational Therapist in Specialist Palliative Care.
This community role includes working with peoplewith cancer and end stage long term conditions, providing cover to the Ty Olwen inpatient unit as required.
The post will allow the successful applicant the opportunity to work collaboratively within an integrated multi-disciplinary team.
You will provide specialist assessment, goal directed intervention and rehabilitation topatients in the setting.
You will be required to work closely with MDT colleagues and contribute to the development of a high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy service.
You will have an opportunity to help shape and promote the service, providing you with a unique opportunity to engage in service development and change.
You will need excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills and sound clinical knowledge, but enthusiasm and the potential to develop these within the post will also be valued.
As such, you will be provided with a variety of opportunities to develop your leadership, management and clinical skills.
You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, the contract hours includes a 7-day shift pattern, with extended working hours covering 365days of the year.
Main duties of the job We encourage you to contact us to discuss more specific details regarding the service area and job role.
To manage a defined caseload within specialist area, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the outcomes of intervention whereappropriate; hospital, community, patients' homes, schools, outpatient settings and maintaining associated records.
To organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To ensure clinical records are kept to agreed standards and report accurately to others.
To work in partnership with clients, carers and all stake holders including the multidisciplinary/ multi agency team to identify relevant goals.
To provide leadership and supervision for junior staff, as delegated by supervisor /Team Leader.
To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements.
To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in developmental activities.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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 Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent OT qualification) Professional Registration with HCPC Desirable Accredited fieldwork supervisor for the education of OT students Experience & Knowledge Essential Experience of autonomous caseload management, comprising assessment, planning intervention and evaluation within relevant clinical area Understanding of the Occupational Therapy process within specialist area of post Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance Broad knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy with designated client group Experience of research and/ or audit and implementing evidence based practice Previous experience of supervising staff Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to work single-handedly with individuals or groups Understanding of team dynamics Ability to work under pressure Effective written and oral communication skills Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately.

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