An opportunity has arisen for a band 6 OT post within Swansea Community Learning Disability team ( CLDT).

This is a multi-disciplinary team delivering services to adults with a learning disability living in the Swansea area. This is a great time to join as we are implementing a programme of modernisation for CLDT's.

As a post holder you will be part of a supportive team within Swansea and much greater team across the Swansea Bay Health Board.

We offer supervision, support networks and development opportunities. we invite you to contact us to find out more.

Main duties of the job

To provide Occupational therapy to a mixed caseload of adults with a learning disability and co-morbid conditions, living in the Swansea area.

To participate in the OT perspective in multi disciplinary service development and modernisation plans.

To provide supervisory support to more junior OT's and OT students.

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

To provide Occupational therapy to a mixed caseload of adults with a learning disability and co-morbid conditions, living in the Swansea area.

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

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

• Membership of professional body BAOT
• Accredited fieldwork supervisor for the education of OT students

Experience 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 specialist area
• Theories of OT and their application to practice
• Broad knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy with designated client group
• Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
• Awareness of specific government policy / legislation pertinent to the clinical areas.
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Documented evidence of CPD
• Awareness of Health and Safety legislation
• Understanding the processes that have led to occupational dysfunction
• Application of knowledge gained through attendance at relevant clinical courses

Desirable

• Experience of research and/ or audit and implementing evidence based practice
• Knowledge of standardized assessments and intervention techniques appropriate to clinical areas.
• Previous experience of supervising staff

Skills Essential

• Ability to work single-handedly with individuals or groups
• Organizational, planning and time management skills
• Understanding of team dynamics
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to undertake physical activity required for therapeutic and care handling of patients
• Physical, emotional stamina to deal with sensitive and difficult situations
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills e.g. use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data inputting
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Ability to travel across sites to clients homes and community settings where required in order to carry out clinical tasks

Desirable

• Dexterity to undertake therapeutic activity

attributes Essential

• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately
• Ability to handle difficult and unpredictable situations.
• Ability to promote a professional image of the organisation

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