Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor Port Talbot, Wales
Job description
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 6 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.
If you wish to be offered on a secondment basis, you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior to going to interview.
An exciting opportunity for a Fixed Term/ Secondment Post until 1st September 2023 has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 4 Occupational Therapist Technician to join the Occupational Therapy Team in Ward F Mental Health Ward in Neath Port Talbot within Swansea Bay UHB. This role will involve a delegated caseload of patients on the acute Mental Health inpatient wards, undertaking assessments of patients needs.
Successful applicants should demonstrate the ability to maintain high standards of patient care and be responsible for the promotion and application of Occupational Therapy with professional support from a qualified Occupational Therapist. You will need a specific interest in working in a busy, challenging and complex setting, and hold a level 3 qualification or above.
You will be required to have a flexibly approach to work, to meet the needs of the service, including a 7 day shift pattern, with extended working hours covering 365 days of the year.
For external candidates this post will be offered on a fixed term basis, for internal candidates to Swansea Bay UHB this post will be offered on a secondment basis. The contract will run until 1st September 2023.
Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor Band 4
This role will involve a delegated caseload of patients on the acute inpatient wards, undertaking assessments of patients needs for discharge home which can include the provision of equipment.
Successful applicants should demonstrate the ability to maintain high standards of patient care and be responsible for the promotion and application of Occupational Therapy with professional support from a qualified Occupational Therapist. You will need a specific interest in working in a busy, challenging and complex setting, and hold a level 3 qualification or above.
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.
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.
