Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner
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 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to work within the Occupational Therapy Team in Holywell Hospital as a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner.
Under the direction of the Occupational Therapists, you will be working with people who have complex needs, promoting a person-centred approach to rehabilitation and contributing to discharge planning
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The role is based on the in-patient wards, delivering rehabilitation programmes as agreed between the patient and the Occupational Therapists. You will be working closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team in the hospital to deliver patient centred interventions.The role will include completing personal care practice, mobility and transfer practice, accompanying the Occupational Therapist on home visits and fitting and delivering equipment.
The post holder must be adept at communicating on the phone as well as in person. There will also be various administration tasks involved on a day-to-day basis. Computer proficiency is needed as documentation is electronic and equipment ordering is via an electronic system.
This post is an integral part of the team and is essential to support the delivery of the Occupational Therapy service provided to patients in this setting
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- Meets all essential criteria
- Meets all desirable criteria
Skills
Essential criteria- Meets all essential criteria
- Meets all desirable criteria
Experience
Essential criteria- Meets all essential criteria
- Meets all desirable criteria
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