We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and nurturing atmosphere that empowers all our therapists to excel. As part of our dedicated team, you'll not only shape and promote high-quality services but also develop invaluable leadership and clinical skills. Your expertise, combined with your ability to work closely with clients, carers, and stakeholders, will drive meaningful change. If you’re enthusiastic about crafting bespoke care pathways and mentoring the next generation of occupational therapists, we invite you to seize this opportunity. Welsh speakers are welcome, but fluency in English is essential. Ready to embark on this rewarding journey with us? Apply now!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Local Primary Mental Health Support Service (LPMHSS).
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.
The Swansea Bay University Health Board Occupational Therapy Service offers a wealth of experience, diversity and progression. We are proud to be a profession which is well respected within the Health Board and one which offers an environment in which therapists of all levels can experience nurture, encouragement, development and can excel.
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.
To manage a defined caseload within specialist area, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the outcomes of intervention where appropriate; 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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