Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our motivated and enthusiastic team, delivering high-quality care within the Dementia Home Treatment Team South

The DHTT provides specialist support for individuals their families and carers during a period of crisis. You will play a key role in supporting patients through the crisis period, helping them improve quality of life.

This role includes

• Working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred rehabilitation
• Contributing to service development alongside a Powys wide Community Mental Health Services .

Occupational Therapy is a highly valued service, as a team we are deeply committed to delivering safe, effective and personalised care, underpinned by robust clinical governance.

Whilst some previous experience and post registration training in this speciality is ideal, we will consider those who haven't, to undertake a two-year training competency framework under Annex 21 Band 6. During this time you will obtain the relevant training and experience to meet the full competency framework of this Band 6 role and will be able to undertake all duties within this specialist occupational therapy job description.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a specialist OT Service within a designated area for Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB), responsible for:

Managing a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan implement and evaluate interventions.

Provide leadership for junior staff through supervision and appraisal.

Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects.

Contribute to the maintenance and development of Powys Teaching Health Board Occupational Therapy Service.

Regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements.

Deputise for Team Leader when necessary.

Work flexible across locality to meet the service needs.

Provide cover in other areas/specialities as appropriate and within competencies.

Provide a flexible service in locations most appropriate to patient's needs. Allocate work to support staff, at all times monitoring their skills and competencies.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don't speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don't worry: the health board will support you with training.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.