Specialist Occupational Therapist
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.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
Are you interested in joining the East Community Hospital/ Rehabilitation service as a Peripatetic Occupational Therapist.
Are you interested in working for a service that supports personal development and provides a variety of experiences in an engaging and innovative team?
We are offering an opportunity to join the East Community Hospital Rehabilitation service as a peripatetic occupational therapist. The role will involve you supporting service gaps across 4 inpatient units within BCUHB East, including;- Deeside Hospital
- Mold Hospital
- Chirk/ Penley Hospitals
- Wrexham Rehab Unit
Job opportunities include:
- Close MDT working
- Peer Supervision
- Right sizing care assessments
- CPD opportunities
- Working towards All Wales Rehabilitation Standards framework
- Innovative ways of working
We provide a job plan that balances a varied caseload of patients with personal development opportunities. These include involvement in research, clinical leadership, supervision and education.
It is desirable that candidates have broad inpatient rehabilitation skills and be interested in personal and service development.
As an organisation, we are known for supporting personal development, post-graduate education, including MSc level courses.
Main duties of the job
To support leadership and work within the inpatient rehabilitation Occupational Therapy team, providing an effective and evidence-based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes.
To deliver therapeutic intervention, acting as a specialist occupational therapist by using the principles of Occupational Therapy in an integrated and client-centred way.
To assume responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal.
To support evaluation and service development in the clinical area in line with national and local drivers.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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- HCPC registered occupational therapist
- Post graduate training
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience at band 6 level
- Inpatient rehabilitation occupational therapy experience
- Experience of working in inpatient rehabilitaiton settings
If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.