About this role
Job summary We are pleased to offer a Band 6 opportunity within the babies, children and young people's Occupational Therapy team in based within our community team,special schools and NACHfW . The role will serve a diverse range of children and young people from 0-19 years olds.
You will join our innovative, child and family focused team of community occupational therapists and work alongside our wide ranging OT-CYP service and the MDT to deliver meaningful, timely care.
The services has transformed care and enables access for parent and professional to unstreamed training and workshops. This aims to empower the child/young person and those closest to them to remove barriers to occupational performance and live their best life. You will provide assessment, diagnostic formulation and active support for children and young people and work closely with the MDT to provide timely, effective and expert care. You will also provide advice, consultation, and training to parents and local partners so confidence in leadership, clinical practice, research skills and ability to educate others will be developed within this exciting role
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist with excellent communication skills to work as part of our team.
If you are enthusiastic about working with children and young people and have a keenness for delivering high quality occupational therapy, this job is for you.
Main duties of the job The post holder will work closely with the wider Occupational Therapy team, Multidisciplinary team, teachers and class room staff, to ensure that children and young people receive a timely occupational therapy assessment and interventions. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and /or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Occupational therapy Degree Essential
Significant experience in practice
Interest working with BCYP Essential
Volentary or work experience with BCYP.
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address St David's Children Centre/ Llandough Children's Centre/ Cardiff Special Schools/YYD/NACHfW
St David's Children Centre/ Llandough Children's Centre/ Cardiff Special Schools/YYD/NACHfW
Cardiff
CF11 9XB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)