About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our specialist stroke early supported discharge team . The team covers Merthyr Cynon rct and Bridgend area.
This role involves working with patients who have experienced a stroke and require further rehabilitation within their own homes to maximise their independence. the post will involve completing assessment and interventions within the patient own property and local community with in reach opportunities to our acute and rehabilitation sites.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.
Main duties of the job
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner you will have the opportunity to work along side registered Occupational Therapists and manage a delegated caseload of patients. You will be able to support the assessment, treatment of people following a Stroke who may have a range of functional difficulties within the bounds of the technician role. Patient management will include responsibility for the delivery of care including liaison with patients, family, members of the MDT and external agencies.
You will need to have good time management, prioritisation skills, and flexibility to the service. In addition you will need to have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.The post holder will be predominately working within the community and relevant hospital bases as required.
You will be an integral part of the team and have a key role in its delivery of high quality interventions. You will have support from the Senior clinicians and the Clinical Lead, with access to supervision and in-service training opportunities. You will be required to achieve level 3 / level 4 Agored qualification in Occupational Therapy Support.
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 description 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
Education Essential
OT OCN or NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
Agored completion
Experience Essential
Competency based training re OT Admin skills Team working
Desirable
NHS or rehab experience
Skills Essential
Verbal and written communication skills Interpersonal skills Physically able to move and handle patients on own Able to carry and fit equipment in patients home on own
Desirable
Ability to work with patients with communication barriers/low motivation Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B1) are Desirable for this Role.
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of stroke and how impacts patients
Personal attributes Essential
Enthusiastic and self motivated Professional and caring Flexible approach to service needs
Circumstances Essential
Able to travel between sites in a timely manner
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Princess of Wales Hospital
Coity Road
Bridgend
CF31 1RQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)