Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Occupational Therapy Stroke inpatient Team

As an Occupational Therapy Support Worker you will work closely with the Occupational Therapists and with the wider multi-disciplinary team to provide a patient centred approach to engaging patients whilst adjusting this to reflect their fluctuating needs. You will  need to have good communication skills, good time management, prioritisation skills and flexible.  In addition the role will be vital to support the smooth running of the department by undertaking some administrative tasks.

The successful candidate will be able to understand the key contribution that meaningful activity plays in a persons life, be able to enable rather than 'do for' and be keen to develop their knowledge and skills.

You will be working directly with patients following delegated OT treatment plans both independently and jointly with the OTs. Consequently you will need to have great communication skills, be computer literate, able to juggle your own time and be able to support the work of the team in hospital and at times in the community.

You will receive regular supervision and appraisal from the Occupational Therapist and be expected to take an active role in your continuous personal development.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Therapy team to undertake specific clinical and administrative tasks, implement intervention programmes as instructed and delegated by the OT, responding flexibly to the needs of the service.

Support the OT staff by assisting with all modalities of therapeutic care.

To provide care to the patients, as delegated by the OT’s, to the extent of their competencies.

Participate in project work, audits and provision of relevant statistics which may be for the benefit of patients or the OT department.

Monitor stocks of equipment and ensure appropriate supplies are ordered.

To promote independence, health and well-being and safety in hospital, home or community settings.

Develop a patient centred approach to engaging patients in specific therapeutic interventions following the aims/methods given by the Therapist and to adjust own clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the person.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•              We listen, learn, and improve
•              We treat everyone with respect
•              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.