Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 14 MONTHS UNTIL 31/12/2027 DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE

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.

A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Mental Health Occupational Therapy Team. You will be working with the Adult Mental Health (AMH) Team across the inpatient and community services in Arfon and Ynys Mon. You will work alongside multi-disciplinary colleagues in the Community Mental Health Team and Inpatient Team. You will be working under the clinical and operational management of an Occupational Therapy Team Lead and be part of a wider Occupational Therapy AMH Team in the West area.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to complete delegated work from registered Occupational Therapists following completion of assessments You will deliver interventions and rehabilitation programmes to aid recovery and maintain skills. You will need a knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions, alongside understanding a diverse range of conditions and current issues that affect mental health and occupational therapy services.This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual who is passionate about the value of Occupational Therapy within a mental health setting. There is no better time to join this team to build on existing models of care and introduce new ways of working.The area is outstanding being on the door step of beautiful mountains and beaches; ideal for your own work life balance, health and well-being.

Please see job description for full details.

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

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.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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Person Specification

Qualifications Essential