Candidates should possess strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, alongside sound clinical knowledge. The position requires flexibility to accommodate a 7-day shift pattern throughout the year, with opportunities for professional development and supervision of junior staff and students. Proficiency in Welsh is desirable but not mandatory, as applicants who speak either Welsh or English are welcome to apply. Interested individuals are encouraged to reach out for more specific information about the role and service area.
Swansea Bay University Health Board currently hasa Band 6 vacancy for an Occupational Therapist in Specialist Palliative Care. This community role includes working with peoplewith cancer and end stage long term conditions, providing cover to the Ty Olwen inpatient unit as required.
The post will allow the successful applicant the opportunity to work collaboratively within an integrated multi-disciplinary team. You will provide specialist assessment, goal directed intervention and rehabilitation topatients in the setting.
You will be required to work closely with MDT colleagues and contribute to the development of a high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy service. You will have an opportunity to help shape and promote the service, providing you with a unique opportunity to engage in service development and change.
You will need excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills and sound clinical knowledge, but enthusiasm and the potential to develop these within the post will also be valued. As such, you will be provided with a variety of opportunities to develop your leadership, management and clinical skills.
You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, the contract hours includes a 7-day shift pattern, with extended working hours covering 365days of the year.
We encourage you to contact us to discuss more specific details regarding the service area and job role.
To manage a defined caseload within specialist area, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the outcomes of intervention whereappropriate; hospital, community, patients' homes, schools, outpatient settings and maintaining associated records. To organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To ensure clinical records are kept to agreed standards and report accurately to others.
To work in partnership with clients, carers and all stake holders including the multidisciplinary/ multi agency team to identify relevant goals.
To provide leadership and supervision for junior staff, as delegated by supervisor /Team Leader.
To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements.
To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in developmental activities.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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