About this role
Job summary
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to cover a secondment.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our acute stroke Occupational Therapy service. We are looking for an innovative, enthusiastic therapist to work in this dynamic team.
As an Occupational Therapist working in the acute stroke team you will work closely with the Occupational Therapists and with the wider multi-disciplinary team to provide a patient centred approach. You will need to have good communication skills, good time management, prioritisation skills and be flexible.
The successful candidate will hold a defined case load providing evidence based assessments and interventions to promote independence and quality of life to patient having a new diagnosis of a stroke.
Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential within this post. The successful candidate will need to plan and manage their time effectively, ensuring prioritisation and completion of both clinical and non-clinical tasks, to ensure effective workload management and the ability to respond flexibly to the needs of the service.
CTMUHB is committed to providing professional supervision and supporting continuing Professional development.
Main duties of the job
To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/client cantered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in an inpatient setting, to organize this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities.
To ensure clinical records are kept to agreed standards and report accurately to others.
To work in partnership with clients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team to identify relevant goal.
To maintain clinical records to agreed standards and report accurately to others.
To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in Band 5 Development Programme and other developmental activities.
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 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
Personal Attributes Essential
Ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately. Ability to handle difficult situations.
Skills & Abilities Essential
Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and/or groups Effective written and oral communication skills. Computer skills e.g. use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Data inputting Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance. Ability to travel across sites to clients homes and community settings where required in order to carry out clinical tasks Planning, time management and organisational skills Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
Welsh language Speaking/Listening skills at Level 3 or above
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Understanding of the Occupational Therapy process, theories of OT and their application to practice. Documented evidence of CPD. Evidence of knowledge of current best practice in OT Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance Awareness of Health & Safety legislation Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice Relevant experience of working with clients with various physical conditions
Desirable
Experience of audit and implementing evidence based practice Experience working within stroke
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Occupational Therapy (or other relevant OT qualification) Professional Registration with HCPC
Desirable
Membership of professional body - BAOT
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Ynysmaerdy
Llantrisant
CF72 8XR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)