About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the NHS Wales award winning Stay Well @ Home Team at the prince charles hospital.
We are looking for a skilled, organised and enthusiastic individual to join our established and friendly, integrated team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers and Assistant Therapy Practitioners (ATP's).
Main duties of the job
Key aspects of the role include working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to undertake specific clinical/therapy based interventions, administrative tasks and liaison with local authority and third sector based community services to promote and support timely discharges from the Accident and Emergency (A&E) and the Acute Medical Unit as appropriately delegated by the registered clinicians.
As part of the team, the ATP plays a vital role in providing high quality care and interventions for our patients with the service aimed at reducing length of stay, improving admission avoidance and reducing avoidable readmissions through partnership working with community based services. Whilst this post is predominantly hospital based, there will be opportunity to undertake community based visits where required. You will be able to support the assessment and discharge planning of people with a range of functional difficulties within the bounds of the ATP role. Patient management will include responsibility for the delivery of care including liaison with patients, family, members of the MDT and external agencies. You will also need to have excellent time management and prioritisation skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.
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
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge relating to a range of core OT/PT activities Knowledge of the discharge planning processes, specific conditions and forms of therapy
Qualifications Essential
Evidence of good general education, English/Mathematics GCSE or equivalent qualification NVQ level 3 OCN/Agored accredited modules or relevant NVQ level 3
Desirable
Expected to achieve competency based training within a two year period.
Experience Essential
Administrative skills Experience of team working. Experience working in a medical or rehabilitation setting
Skills Essential
Good verbal and written communication skills Numeric skills Good time management skills Able to work independently whilst under appropriate supervision Computer literacy and keyboard skills. Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above
Desirable
Ability to work with patients with communication barriers/motivational issues
Personal qualities Essential
Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to motivate self and others Confident in approaching tasks
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).
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)