About this role
Job summary
Would you like to continue your professional development in a well-supported and innovative OT Service? Then come and join our trauma and orthopaedics team in the Princess of Wales Hospital
With a wealth of learning and development opportunities such as a Band 6 Development Framework, a training passport tailored to your learning needs and peer support, you will be able to consolidate and enhance your specialist Occupational Therapy and leadership and management skills.
As part of a close MDT, you will work together with your patients to identify meaningful goals, provide assessments, identify appropriate interventions and support their independence and discharge from hospital.
The post holder will carry an independent caseload of patients and deliver occupational therapy intervention to a high standard with the ethos of providing evidence based, high quality interventions.
The successful candidate will work closely with the MDT, Principal OT, Discharge Liaison Team and Local Authorities to ensure effective cross boundary and agency working.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention and rehabilitation to patients to ensure improved functional recovery, prompt discharge and to enable the person to remain in their home.
You will provide supervision and support to junior members of the team and student Occupational Therapists and have a passion for delivering evidence based, quality intervention using research, audit and quality improvement projects. The post holder will be flexible to service needs, possess excellent self-management skills and administer their caseload efficiently to ensure effective intervention focused on preventing avoidable admissions, rehabilitation and efficient discharge planning, depending on setting.
We are looking for a candidate that is motivated, enthusiastic with exceptional communication and people skills.
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.
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 improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o 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
Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential
Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy Post graduate training Relevant postgraduate level training Registered member of the Health Professional Council Documented evidence of CPD
Desirable
Membership of professional body Post-graduate training in motivational interviewing, goal planning Accreditation in fieldwork education for OT students
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 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 Ability to work under pressure within a multi/inter disciplinary team Ability to negotiate with others where opinions differ 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 Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups
Desirable
Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B1) are Desirable for this Role
Values Essential
Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to handle difficult and unpredictable situations Professional in appearance and manner Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately Ability to travel across sites and to client's homes and community settings
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 Princess of Wales Hospital
Coity Road
Bridgend
CF31 1RQ
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)