An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join our acute adult mental health service in Swansea Bay University Health Board. This post is particularly suited to a motivated and recovery focussed Occupational Therapist.

Successful applicants should demonstrate the ability to maintain high standards of patient care and be responsible for the promotion and application of Occupational Therapy in this setting, underpinned by the use of Model of Human Occupation (MOHO). We are seeking a flexible and highly motivated Occupational Therapist who is person-centred in their approach and enthusiastic about working within a patient focussed environment that offers empowerment to service users and encourages them to build on their strengths.

The successful candidate will be required to make good links with a range of professionals, services and other resources to promote good patient experience and throughput.

You will have the opportunity to provide leadership and contribute to service development across the unscheduled care adult mental health service and actively contribute to quality improvement in this setting. The role also offers a commitment to your own development within the service and by the wider health board.

You will receive high quality supervision, support and training to further develop your skills and experience in a mental health setting as part of your continuous professional development.

Main duties of the job

The post will offer opportunity to be based in a multi-disciplinary team with a strong recovery focus. The OT role will utilise by The Model of Human Occupation and will support the post holder to make informed decisions with patients, and develop shared goals and plans.

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

To manage a defined caseload within specialist area, using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the outcomes of intervention and maintain associated records.

To organise the workload 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 stakeholders including the multi-disciplinary / 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 the Band 6 Developmental Programme and other developmental activities.

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.

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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 with particular emphasis on physical conditions
• 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
• 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

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately.

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Community Mental Health Team - Tonna Hospital and The Forge

Tonna Uchaf

Neath

SA2 0GH

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130-AHP179-1123