About this role
Job summary
To act as a Locality leader responsible for the day to day management of the Occupational Therapy department in YCC. Efficiently and effectively balancing patient care and staff management (clinical supervision, time management, sickness, annual leave, study).
To impart knowledge and skills guiding further knowledge acquisition acting as a mentor and delivering OT services to children and young people with special and complex physical difficulties in the community across CTMUHB.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with hospital, community, education and local authority based multi-disciplinary teams in order to maintain continuity of service and to be responsible for the effective treatment and management of children/young people with special needs and complex physical difficulties, in order to maximise potential and self-management.
Act as a specialist clinical resource, disseminating expert information to colleagues, general public and other healthcare professionals.
Be responsible for implementing change and monitoring standards or practice within the OT team and influencing MDT practice.
To take a major role in the advanced assessment and treatment of children and young people who may have complex presentations. To contribute to diagnosis reporting clinical observations and interpretations, complications associated with their conditions.
Take the lead with triaging paediatric patients, ensuring that patients are seen by the most appropriate healthcare professional.
To develop the service for children and young people across the Paediatric OT service using Advanced Clinical Decision Making and Care Aims, to deliver efficient and effective care addressing those most at high risk/high need. Address demand and capacity using these tools across the service.
To take a lead role in the education of stakeholders on the role of Occupational Therapy and maximising service provision and planning in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
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
Welsh Skills Desirable:This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential;whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates.This isnt 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge Essential
Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration. Evidence of attendance on post-graduate courses and advanced training to Masters level equivalence. Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent post graduate courses/advanced training to Masters level equivalent
Desirable
Member of RCOT Specialist Section Leadership/management qualification, e.g. ILM
Experience Essential
Extensive experience working within paediatric OT for children and young people with highly complex, physical needs. Managing a complex caseload and advanced clinical decision making abilities Experience of audit/ research (clinical and organisational). Providing professional development and clinical education of junior staff, students and assistants
Desirable
Leadership and representation in clinical networks/practice groups. Ability to use reflective practice based on current evidence. Experience of advising/teaching other professions. Awareness of current professional issues Experience of Compassionate leadership
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills (verbal, nonverbal and written). Ability to carry out a range of assessments to support therapy planning and evaluation of progress Clear understanding of Universal, Targeted and Specialist OT provision for Children and Young People. Work autonomously, acting decisively on behalf of self and others, setting own priorities. Ability to manage own time and a clinical caseload, and to describe ways of prioritising work
Desirable
Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above Experience in presenting to other professionals
Qualities Essential
Self-motivated and capable of motivating others. Able to set priorities and deliver against targets. Innovative and passionate for the area of Children and Young People. Acceptance of responsibility for self and others
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 Ysbyty Cwm Cynon Childrens Centre
New Road
Mountain Ash
CF45 4BZ
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)