Job summary
- Main area
- Community hospital Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 050-NMR235-0324
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ysbyty Bryn Beryl
- Town
- Pwllheli
- Salary
- £35,922 - £43,257 per annum Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Occupational Therapist community Hospital
Band 6
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
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
Job overview
The opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work in a busy Rehabilitation hospital. The case load can include varied and complex patients which can make the case load interesting and the experience valuable.
You will work as part of an MDT which includes another Occupational Therapist and support workers.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the planning and delivery of the Occupational Therapy service and service developments within their team.
Self directed learning and development is expected. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, with the ability to work confidently in the assessment and treatment of patients within the clinical speciality. Recognising, respecting and being sensitive to individuals’ philosophies of life along with the significance of religious and cultural beliefs.
The ability to utilise existing computer software to update clinical notes, order equipment etc. is necessary as well as general computer literacy and assisting with data collection when required.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Short courses at post graduate diploma level.
- Short courses at post graduate diploma level.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post graduate experience
Desirable criteria
- Broad band 5 rotational experience.
Aptitude and ability
Essential criteria
- Evidence of working independently/ level of supervision relevant to experience.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential criteria
- Commitment to lifelong learning to develop own professional skills.
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to meet the travel between sites in a timely manner
- Able to work hours flexibly over 7 days service if required.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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
- Louisa Whitfield
- Job title
- Clinical Team Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000852888
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