Occupational Therapy Technician

Job summary

We encourage you to contact us to discuss more specific details regarding the service area and job role.

The Swansea Bay University Health Board Occupational Therapy Service offers a wealth of experience,diversity and progression. We are proud to be a profession which is well respected within the Health Board and one which offers an environment in which therapists of all levels can experience nurture, encouragement, development and can excel.

Swansea Bay University Health Board currently hasa Band 4 vacancy for an Occupational Therapy Technician in the Specialist Palliative Care Team working within inpatient and community settings.

The post will allow the successful applicant the opportunity to work collaboratively within an integrated multi-disciplinary team. The role will involve working under the occupational therapists' guidance to undertake assessment and intervention programmes with clients as delegated underpinned by appropriate experience/ knowledge.

You will be required to work closely with MDT colleagues and contribute to the development of a high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy service. You will have an opportunity to help shape and promote the service, providing you with a unique opportunity to engage in service development and change.

Main duties of the job

To be a fully engaged member of the Occupational Therapy Team providing a service within a defined area, supporting the therapists with clients who may have complex needs in a range of settingsincluding;hospital community, patients homes,schoolsand outpatient settings.

To take responsibility for implementing and managing aspects of the assessment and the care and treatment programme as delegated by the Occupational Therapist in line with service protocol and frameworks.

To promote independence, health, wellbeing and safety within the community and inpatient settings adapting the clients social and physical environment to support the individual'soptimumfunction.

Maintain clinical records and report accurately to others.

Carry out administrative duties in relation to clinical,serviceand departmental needs.

Toparticipatein CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in developmental activities including completion of the Diploma of Occupational Therapy Support.

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

You willbe required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, the contract hours includes a 7-day shift pattern, with extended working hours covering 365 days of the year.

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

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 responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care
• Documented evidence of participation in training activities

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience working within health, social or teaching settings
• Awareness of Occupational Therapy equipment e.g. toilet equipment
• Understanding of the role of occupational therapy.

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
• Basic knowledge of some conditions and the effects of illness on function

Essential Aptitude and abilities

Essential

• Abilities Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and/or groups
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Planning and organisational skills - ability to reflect on own performance
• Ability to undertake physical activity involved with therapeutic and care handling of patients using appropriate equipment e.g. hoists
• oAbility to promote OT in professional manner

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
• Ability to maintain and record specific items of stock

Other Essential Criteria

Essential

• Ability to travel across sites to work and to carry out clinical tasks
• Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately