Job summary
Employer heading
Occupational Therapy Technician
Band 4
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
This is a rare and sought-after opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic Occupational Therapy Team as an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor
As a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor you will have the chance to be part of delivering a quality service under the supervision and guidance of qualified therapists and alongside an established team. You will need to have an enthusiastic and hard-working approach, be passionate about quality patient care, have excellent communication/interpersonal skills and the ability to work across the team sites, providing service to several wards.
Successful applicants will have clinical supervision, support to gain an Agored Occupational Therapy Diploma to encourage self-development and role skill set, and also in-service training. This is a rewarding and dynamic role and can be the stepping stone to further career development.
The team provides service wide care to support service user’ occupational function in line with recovery principles and practice. Applications are welcome from creative and highly motivated people who would like to join a highly valued Occupational Therapy Team in this health board.
We are in a position to offer this post at part time/flexible hours which can be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder is responsible for the provision of assessment, treatment, and intervention and expected to contribute to the safe and meaningful discharge plan, alongside a supportive multi-disciplinary team, using the MOHO model of practice.
- Use technical and creative skills to assist in the provision of therapeutic occupations for individuals and groups of patients
- Responsible for the prioritisation of tasks
- Works on multiple sites including community, patients homes and third sector services
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 criteria
- Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care
- Documented evidence of participation in training activities
Experience
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the role of occupational therapy
- Relevant experience working within health, social or teaching settings
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and/or groups
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to travel across sites to work and to carry out clinical tasks
- Planning and organisational skills Have the ability to reflect on own performance
- Ability to undertake physical activity involved with therapeutic and care handling of patients using appropriate equipment e.g. hoists
- Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately
- Ability to promote a professional image of the Organisation
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Christine Fairfax
- Job title
- OT Lead Adult Mental Health
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Rosehannah Wilson
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