An exciting opportunity has arisen for a neuro occupational therapist to join our service working predominantly in an inpatient setting and with outpatients.

We are looking for a person who wants to work within a motivated and enthusiastic team providing specialised stroke and neurological inpatient rehabilitation. You will work closely with the Clinical Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist with opportunities to link with the network of stroke and neuro specialist physiotherapists across Powys. The applicant would be part of a Powys wide neuro specialist multidisciplinary team including a Consultant Therapist for Stroke and Neurorehabilitation, who are responsible for identifying, developing and delivering continuous service improvements in the Stroke and neurological Conditions Delivery Plans.

You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills, a flexible approach to work and negotiation skills to motivate patients and staff to deliver high standards of care. You will work closely as part of an MDT within PTHB and Social services, the Virtual ward and support integration.

Occupational Therapy is a valued service and as a team we are strongly committed to service development, standard setting, clinical effectiveness and outcome measures. You will be a valued member of the team that will support you in developing your full potential.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable and we welcome applications from Welsh and /or English speakers.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a specialist OT Service within a designated area for Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB), responsible for:Managing a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan implement and evaluate interventions.Provide leadership for junior staff through supervision and appraisal.Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects.Contribute to the maintenance and development of Powys Teaching Health Board Occupational Therapy Service.Regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements.Deputise for Team Leader when necessary.Work flexible across locality and participate in the 7-day rota to meet the service needsProvide cover in other areas/specialities as appropriate and within competencies.Provide a flexible service in locations most appropriate to patient's needsAllocate work to support staff, at all times monitoring their skills and competencies.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

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 and knowledge

Essential

• Diploma or degree in OT
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of significant post graduate training e.g. range of short courses, in-house training
• Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Up to date knowledge of legislation
• Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group
• Detailed knowledge of the principals of clinical governance and its application

Desirable

• Effective teaching and presentation skills
• Knowledge of OT models of practice

Experience

Essential

• Clinical fieldwork educator
• Supervision of junior staff
• Evidence of commitment to multi-disciplinary working
• Awareness of current practice issues
• Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities

Desirable

• Experience working within a community setting

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• Understanding of OT Outcome Measures
• Computer literacy
• To be well organised and able to keep to deadlines / timescales
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to use initiative to solve problems
• Commitment to lifelong learning

Desirable

• Welsh speaker

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel throughout Powys is essential
• Participate within the 7-day rota to meet the service needs

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Brecon

Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon

Brecon

LD3 7NS

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070-AHP037-0723-C