A post is available as a Band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist post within The Vale Locality Community Mental Health Team. This position offers full time hours (37.5hrs).

The role is part of an Occupational Therapy Team based within The Vale Locality Community Mental Health Occupational Therapy Team, with the majority of the work being community based. The OT's are imbedded within a multi-disciplinary team.

The successful candidate will lead The Vale Locality Community Mental Health Occupational Therapy Team, continuing to embed the principles of Occupational Therapy by using the philosophy of occupation within a recovery framework. The role will offer the chance for some service development, to work alongside other MDT Team Leads as well as supervision and management of other Occupational Therapy grades.

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

Main duties of the job

• Works without direct supervision to assess, plan, implement and evaluate Occupational Therapy interventions with autonomy in secondary care and community settings to include lone working e.g. patients own home.
• To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/client centred principles within the occupational model.
• To develop expertise in identified clinical areas.
• To provide leadership through supervision, induction, training and education of other Occupational Therapists (from Band 4 to Band 6), according to organisational policy and accepted professional standards.
• To demonstrate a commitment to the education of Occupational Therapy students ensuring the maintenance of clinical standards through regular supervision of students on practice placement
• To work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and with voluntary organisations, local authority and other appropriate health and social care sectors to negotiate care provision across the primary/secondary care interface
• To maintain clinical records in accordance with legal requirements and professional standards.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is Caring for People, Keeping People Well,and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

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 & Clinical Experience

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Professional registration as recognised by HPC.
• Autonomous practitioner with self-management skills. Sound clinical reasoning/problem solving skills within clinical area. Planning and prioritisation of workload. Communicate effectively to a wide audience and adapt approach accordingly
• Ability to support and supervise others both clinically and managerially
• Evidence of critical appraisal/analytical thought. Mechanisms of audit and research methodology. Reflective practitioner.
• Organisational skills. E.g. initiates and contributes to multiagency/professional meetings
• Knowledge of services that link across the primary/secondary care interface to provide integrated care in specialism. Knowledge and application of Health and Safety at Work Act. Knowledge of current healthcare policies and application in clinical area
• Professional confidence. Adaptive skills that embrace change and new developments. Self motivated. Ability to cope well under pressure
• Basic I.T. Skills. Presentations skills to include use of audio-visual aids

Desirable

• Evidence of recent study. Fieldwork Educators Course
• Evidence of experience of Mental Health services as a Band 5 or 6
• Research methodology. Presentations skills.
• Member of special interest group

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient post - graduate clinical experience. Managing a caseload Inter-professional and multi-agency team working. Direct involvement with carers and families.
• Experience of representing Occupational Therapy on an MDT basis

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Barry Community Hospital

Colcot Rd

Barry

CF62 8YH

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

001-AHP154-0924