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Rotational Occupational Therapist
3 months ago
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Band 6 Occupational Therapy rotations in Carmarthenshire. Carmarthenshire benefits from surrounding countryside and the great outdoors.
Our band 6 rotations are 9 months and include:
front of house, community, medical/frailty, trauma/orthopaedics.Our teams are very supportive and friendly, they provide valuable rehabilitation focused on the needs of the individual, supporting an integrated model of care that promotes faster recovery from illness and timely discharge from hospital. As part of an integrated team you will work closely with intermediate care and community.
We proactively support training and development.
We're seeking to appoint a proactive, motivated and compassionate individual with demonstrable experience, whose values are aligned to those of Hywel Dda University Health Board:- putting people at the heart of what we do- working together to be the best we can- striving to develop and deliver better services
There is the option for mileage expenses and the use of pool cars.
Main duties of the job
Operate as an autonomous practitioner, with a varied and often complex caseload, using specialist knowledge of occupational therapy and the functional impact of health conditions to appropriately select, plan, modify, carry out and evaluate assessments and interventions, adapting practice based on client's circumstances and presentation.
Work as part of a team, which may be multi professional and/or multi-agency, to deliver a prudent, coordinated and person-focussed service.
Formulate clinical decisions and recommendations, and develops person centred plans, based on evidence from assessment process, specialist knowledge of occupational therapy and relevant evidence based clinical guidance and pathways.
Work independently or alongside other members of the team, where relevant, to plan, organise and deliver therapeutic interventions with individuals or groups, across hospital and home.
Advises/educates and demonstrates specific techniques/strategies to the individual and their families/carers, if relevant, to support the ongoing management of the individual's recovery.
Delegate clinical work to others within the team Support Workers and students, following relevant policies/guidelines.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide leadership and direction for inpatient OT team, autonomously prioritise case load and delegate to junior staff. Complete standardised assessment of functioning. Provide detailed written reports of persons functioning to MDT. Develop and plan individualised occupational based therapeutic intervention plans. Complete detailed discharge plans. Support patients to access community as part of therapeutic intervention. Deliver group based interventions on the ward such as recovery through activities. Mentor the development of OT support workers. Participate in CPD activities. Ensure that best practice guidelines are followed.
The post holder will have current HCPC registration. They will be expected to travel within Carmarthenshire and at times with the possibility of the wider HDUHB area, There are opportunity for pool cars and mileage expenses.
Willingness to work flexibly when activity and demand levels result in necessary changes which may include 7 day working.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 02/09/2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses in particular clinical specialist areas to postgraduate diploma level
Desirable
Accredited fieldwork education trainer. Knowledge of therapeutic use of ALAC training Audit and research methodology Advanced skills with manual handling including specialist hoists/slings
Experience
Essential
NHS/relevant Social Services Experience Extensive post-graduate experience in a broad range of clinical fields Proven skills in the assessment and treatment to emotionally demanding clients/relations Managing a complex caseload Negotiation of multidisciplinary working arrangements Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements Inter-professional and multi agency team working Therapeutic handling and risk assessments in relation to patient care including severely disabled patients Basic Skills Has a clear understanding of risk management and underpinning legislation
Desirable
Evidence of student supervision Supervision of staff Experience of service development Knowledge of adaptive equipment, assistive devices, wheelchairs and pressure cushions
Language Skills
Desirable
Welsh speaker (Level 1)
Abilities
Essential
Flexible approach to the needs of the services Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner