About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a band 2 Occupational Therapy assistant to facilitate the Occupational Therapy (Hands and Rheumatology) staff working within the department.
The post holder will assist qualified staff and provide support in answering phone, ordering equipment and stock taking, assisting in maintaining the department and supporting the qualified staff in patient treatment.
The post is permanent. Part time hours pattern of working to be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the registered therapists with aspects of the rehabilitation and treatment of patients
Organising the diaries of registered staff
Organising the patient appointments
Ensuring the workspace is set up for treatments
Ensuring that the stock of equipment and treatment media is available
Adhering to departmental policies and standards.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the detailed job description and main duties please see the job description and personal specification attached to the advertisement.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Meeting all the requirements as stated in the job description and attached personal specification
Knowledge Essential
Meeting all the requirements as stated in the job description and attached personal specification
Qualifications Essential
Meeting all the requirements as stated in the job description and attached personal specification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address Ysbyty Gwynedd
Bangor
LL57 2PU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)