We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and passionate Occupational Therapist to work closely with our Physiotherapy Team Leader to lead a team of Occupational Therapists and therapy support workers delivering rehabilitation in the community and within community hospital settings covering South Powys.

The scope of the service covers preventing avoidable admissions, falls prevention and delivering wraparound support and rehabilitation on discharge from hospital using our Home First team. We also work as part of Virtual Wards and Reablement.

Your base would be either Brecon or Ystradgynlais.

Main duties of the job

You will provide day to day management and leadership to a designated team which will include supervision, appraisal and development of staff.

You will evaluate high standards of clinical care within the team, through training and development of staff and evaluate the effectiveness of the service provided.

Occupational Therapy is a highly valued profession within Powys Teaching Health Board and there has never been a more exciting time to join the community rehabilitation team as we strive to develop our services in line with the Welsh Government Six Goals for Urgent and Emergency Care 2021.

You will contribute to the development of our professional practice and the transformation and evaluation of service developments with an emphasis on value-based healthcare.

You will hold a small clinical caseload and be part of the 7-day working rota as required.

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

About us

Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.

Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.

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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Job description Job responsibilities

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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

• HCPC Registered
• BSc Hons Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Relevant post graduate training at Masters Level or equivalent demonstrable academic knowledge to Masters level
• Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
• Documented evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Membership of RCOT
• Appropriate Clinical Educator Course
• Membership of appropriate clinical specialist interest group
• Experience of audit procedures
• Leadership and first line management experience
• Supervision of junior staff and students
• Experience of a range of health settings

Experience Essential

• Extensive postgraduate experience with significant experience at a senior level
• Experience of taking responsibility and managing complex caseloads
• Experience of clinical supervision of junior staff and students
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Aptitudes and Abilities Essential

• Working knowledge of local and national agendas and ability to deliver within service
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
• Demonstrates high level of Occupational Therapy knowledge of assessment and clinical reasoning
• Ability to take initiative and resolve problems
• Ability to motivate and influence a team of staff
• Clinical supervision and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication skills
• I.T. literate
• Commitment to client centred non-discriminatory practice
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Ability to work autonomously
• Flexible working including some weekend working

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Presentation and training skills
• Critical appraisal skills

Other Essential

• Be able to work flexibly
• Be able to travel throughout Powys

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