About this role
Job summary
Would you like to continue your professional development within a supportive and innovative Occupational Therapy Service? If so, join our OT Team at Prince Charles Hospital.
We offer excellent learning and development opportunities, including a Band 6 Development Framework, personalised training passport and strong peer support to help you enhance your specialist clinical, leadership and management skills.
Working as part of a close multidisciplinary team, you will partner with patients to identify meaningful goals, undertake comprehensive assessments, deliver evidence-based interventions and support individuals to maximise independence and achieve timely discharge from hospital.
The post holder will manage an independent caseload, providing high-quality occupational therapy assessment and intervention across acute medical and orthopaedic services, with a commitment to person-centred, evidence-based care.
A unique aspect of this role is the opportunity to support the development of Occupational Therapy within the Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU). With supervision from an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist, you will gain specialist critical care rehabilitation skills while helping shape this developing service.
You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, Principal Occupational Therapist, Discharge Liaison Team and Local Authority partners to support effective cross-boundary working and positive patient outcomes throughout the care pathway.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention, rehabilitation and discharge planning for patients across acute services, supporting safe, timely and person-centred discharge from hospital while maximising independence and enabling individuals to remain at home wherever possible.
You will manage an independent caseload and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions. You will also support the supervision and development of junior staff and Occupational Therapy students.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. You will be committed to delivering high-quality patient care and driving service improvement through evidence-based practice, audit, research and quality improvement activities.
A unique aspect of this role is the opportunity to contribute to the development of the Occupational Therapy service within the Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU). Supported by an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist, you will develop specialist critical care rehabilitation skills while helping shape this evolving service.
The successful candidate will be flexible, responsive to service needs and able to prioritise a varied caseload to ensure timely intervention, rehabilitation and discharge planning.
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.
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.
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
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 Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Estate
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)