Occupational Therapy Technician Swansea, Wales
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technician to work within the Older Person's Community mental health service, working across both primary and secondary care teams within Swansea.
The successful candidate will support the Occupational Therapists in providing specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions to patients with organic and functional mental health conditions, supporting individuals to remain living independently in the community.
The successful candidate will need to be adaptable and highly motivated with excellent communication skills. We therefore are seeking a dynamic, flexible and motivated Occupational Therapy Technician to join us in Swansea Bay University Health Board
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING
If you are an internal applicant this post will only be offered on a secondment basis and you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior to going to interview
We welcome applications from resilient and enthusiastic individuals who are motivated to work within the Older Person's Mental Health service.
The candidate would be supported with the wider Occupational Therapy Team, and In this role, you will be actively encouraged to participate in quality improvement.
The role also offers a commitment to your own individual development within the service.
You will receive high quality supervision, support and training to further develop your skills and experience in a mental health setting as part of your continuous professional development.
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.
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.
