Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Community Rehabilitation Team based at the Heavy Workshop, Bryn y Neuadd Hospital.

This unique role combines specialist neurorehabilitation practice within the community with the opportunity to support the development and delivery of rehabilitation programmes within our established Heavy Workshop service. The successful candidate will work closely with workshop staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patients attending the workshop have meaningful, goal-focused rehabilitation plans that maximise independence, confidence and participation in everyday life.

The post holder will also carry a clinical caseload within the Arfon Community Team (CRT), with a particular focus on supporting individuals with neurological conditions. This provides an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills in community neurorehabilitation, working with patients within their own homes and communities to optimise recovery and long-term self-management.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Autonomously assess for and provide comprehensive interventions for patients in specialist areas.
• Provide supervision and support for junior colleagues.
• Support the development of both the team and department as required.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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.

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

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Short courses at post graduate diploma level.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post graduate experience

Desirable

• Broad band 5 rotational experience.

Aptitude and ability

Essential

• Evidence of working independently/ level of supervision relevant to experience.

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential

• Commitment to lifelong learning to develop own professional skills.

Other

Essential

• Able to meet the travel between sites in a timely manner
• Able to work hours flexibly over 7 days service if required.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Short courses at post graduate diploma level.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post graduate experience

Desirable

• Broad band 5 rotational experience.

Aptitude and ability

Essential

• Evidence of working independently/ level of supervision relevant to experience.

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential

• Commitment to lifelong learning to develop own professional skills.

Other

Essential

• Able to meet the travel between sites in a timely manner
• Able to work hours flexibly over 7 days service if required.

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address

Ysbyty Bryn y Neuadd

LLanfairfechan

LL33 0HH

United Kingdom

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