Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our friendly front of house team at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli.This post will support turnaround at front door and outreach into the community as well as being a valued member of our 6 bedded frailty assessment unit.The team are innovative and proactive, they consist of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team with focus on home first, striving to deliver the right support, at the right time in the right place as close to home as possible.Our approach is to deliver patient care in a holistic, person-centred manner, supporting patients, when possible, to return safely to their own homes where they may continue to be a valued member of their own community, within which they are most familiar and settled.There will be opportunities for learning and development andmileage expenses are available.
Main duties of the job As a versatile postgraduate, you will have a strong clinical grounding in older peoples rehabilitation, complex manual handling, and frailty, as well as a good understanding of current issues affecting acute and community services.Successful applicants will require an excellent ability to work autonomously, managing and prioritising a diverse and unpredictable caseload, with the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing and pressurised environment alongside members of the multidisciplinary team.This is an exciting opportunity for driven individuals, passionate about the value of Occupational Therapy to maintain momentum in transforming our acute and community services across organisations for the people of Carmarthenshire and future generations.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties.
Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description Job responsibilities As an Occupational Therapy service, we recognise that our staff are our strongest asset and investment into the individual as a person as much as their professional development is important.
We actively promote post-graduate study with shared funding opportunities.
The pandemic has taught us more than ever the importance of work life balance and we encourage remote working when appropriate and flexible working arrangements.The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7 day service, based on service need.
This will be on a rota basis.You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.
In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.
If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.Interviews will be held on 09/12/2024.
Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy Current HCPC registration Knowledge of relevant current health and social care legislation applicable to role.
Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office software.
Understanding of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care.
Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies.
Understanding and application of clinical governance, including research and audit methodology.
Understanding and application of relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness.
Desirable Knowledge of other services that link across primary/second ary/intermediate care.
Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment.
Knowledge of Health Board and priorities.
Accredited Practice Educator.
Accredited Agored Assessor.
Experience Essential Significant post graduate experience of working as an occupational therapist across a range of settings and variety of conditions.
Managing a complex and varied caseload.
Working independently with indirect or arms length supervision.
Delegation and Supervision of staff.
Experience of coping independently with distressing or emotional situations in challenging work environments.
Working as part of a team.
Experience of contributing to service development and implementing service changes.
Direct involvement with carers and families.
Self-development and application of learning.
Use of adapted techniques for improving patient outcomes.
Desirable Experience of working with groups Experience of working in a community setting Experience of using virtual communication platforms for delivering service Experience in same clinical area as post being applied for Language Skills Essential Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1)