Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Would you like to continue your professional development in a well-supported and innovative OT Service? Then come and join our acute medical and orthopaedic team at the Royal Glamorgan hospital

With a wealth of learning and development opportunities such as a Band 6 Development Framework, a training passport tailored to your learning needs and peer support you will be able to consolidate and enhance your specialist Occupational Therapy and leadership and management skills.

As part of a close MDT, you will work together with your patients to identify meaningful goals, provide assessments, identify appropriate interventions and support their independence and discharge from hospital.

The post holder will carry an independent caseload of patients and deliver occupational therapy intervention to a high standard with the ethos of providing evidence based, high quality interventions.

The successful candidate will work closely with the MDT, Principal OT, Discharge Liaison Team and Local Authorities to ensure effective cross boundary and agency working.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention, rehabilitation and discharge planning for patients to ensure a safe and timely discharge and to enable the person to remain in their home.

You will provide supervision and support to junior members of the team and student Occupational Therapists and have a passion for delivering evidence based, quality intervention using research, audit and quality improvement projects. The post holder will be flexible to service needs, possess excellent self-management skills and administer their caseload efficiently to ensure effective intervention focused on preventing avoidable admissions, rehabilitation and efficient discharge planning, depending on setting.

We are looking for a candidate that is motivated, enthusiastic with exceptional communication and people skills.

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

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

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 and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registered member of HCPC
• Relevant postgraduate level training
• Documented evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Post-graduate training in motivational interviewing, goal planning
• Post graduate training/accreditation in fieldwork education
• Membership of professional body

Experience

Essential

• Experience of autonomous caseload management, comprising assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation within relevant clinical areas.
• Understanding the OT process with particular emphasis on physical conditions
• Supervision of staff
• Understanding the current best practice in OT with designated client group
• Knowledge of the principle of clinical governance
• Knowledge of a range of policies/procedures e.g. ( risk management, protection of venerable adults, DOLs)

Desirable

• Experience of audit
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Experience of working in the community
• Experience of service delivery in a variety of different clinical physical health settings

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work single-handedly with individuals or groups
• Organisational, planning and time management skills
• Demonstrable clinical reasoning skills, and able to make effective clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases
• Knowledge of broad range of medical, surgical and orthopaedic conditions
• Knowledge and understanding of cognitive, physical, psychological and cultural factors which can influence discharge planning
• Understanding of team dynamics
• Ability to undertake physical activity required for handling of clients
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Computer skills e.g. use of word, excel, PowerPoint and data inputting
• Ability to travel across sites and to client's homes and community settings

Desirable

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of broad range of medical conditions
• Knowledge of factors that can influence discharge

Desirable

• Knowledge of standardised /non standardised assessments
• Knowledge of national drivers for health