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Hywel Dda University Health Board
About
Hywel Dda University Health Board provides healthcare services to a total population of around 372,320 throughout Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. It provides Acute, Primary, Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities services via General and Community Hospitals, Health Centres, GP's, Dentists, Pharmacists and Optometrists and other sites.
Specialist Occupational Therapy Technician S-CAMHS
Accepting applications until: 04-Aug-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 04-Aug-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Bro Myrddin Wellbeing Hwb
- Town
- Carmarthen
- Postcode
- SA31 3HF
- Major / Minor Region
- Carmarthenshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £25,524 - £28,010 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 4)
Specialty
- Main area
- Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
- Interview date
- 14/08/2024
Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.
If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]
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Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.
Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.
Job overview
Hywel Dda University Health Board are looking to recruit a Specialist Occupational Therapy Technician based at Bro Myrddin Wellbeing Hwb in Carmarthen. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic, caring individual with a passion for working with young people and families. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and independently.
Specialist Occupational Therapy Technicians are essential staff within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering quality care and support to children and young people. If you believe that you are proactive and are committed to making a difference to the mental health of children and young people then come and work with us, we want to hear from you. This post is a great opportunity for community working and you will be completing the Agored Occupational Therapy Diploma as part of the role which is excellent for career development.
The ability to travel across 3 counties is essential.
Advert
We are looking to recruit a motivated, caring, and conscientious individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of children and young people struggling with often complex mental health issues. You will be part of a developing multi-disciplinary team and will have contact with patients and their families, other professionals from different disciplines and partner agencies. Your work in the team will be professionally supported by the lead occupational therapist and there are also opportunities for peer support from professionals working across the service.
Duties will include delivering community services to children and young people as delegated by Lead OT, working as part as the Occupational Therapy service to deliver therapeutic intervention as delegated by designated Occupational Therapist. Modifying the treatment plan in consultation with the responsible therapist. To include one to one and group interventions. Support the qualified Occupational Therapist with standard Occupational Therapy assessments, to inform discharge planning and community transition.
You will also support the team in developing a high-quality service by contributing to service development and reviews and working collaboratively with partner agencies and third sector organisations. Continued professional development and training opportunities will be encouraged and supported.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 14/08/2024.
Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
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These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, political opinion, religious beliefs). As an organisation, we ensure that the legislation defining confidentiality is observed such as use of data for specific, defined purposes, and use of data that is relevant and not excessive whilst practicing data accuracy and security of all held personal identifiable information (PII)
If you are successfully appointed, by completing the application form you authorise the UHB to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. 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.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Numeracy and literacy to minimum GCSE level
- Level 4 in a relevant health and social care discipline or equivalent experience
- Ability and willingness to complete the Level 4 OT Support Worker Diploma
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles and grading / task analysis to improve function
- Knowledge of leisure, creative and technical skills and its application within one to one and group interventions.
- Understanding of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care settings
- Understanding of voluntary sector services
- IT skills / qualification and competency with software packages
Desirable criteria
- All Wales passports in Moving & Handling and Managing Violence and Aggression
- Professional, technical or academic qualifications which relate to clinical Speciality i.e Emotional Coping Skills, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy principles
- Relevant additional courses to support clinical work i.e. motivational interviewing Solution Focused Therapy
Experience
Essential criteria
- Range of clinical experience as support staff within therapy services
- Experience of inpatient, community mental health services
- Experience of grading and adapting activities for rehabilitation to promote independence
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working autonomously within ward and or community setting
- Experience of working with groups of patients
- An interest in / practical knowledge of a range of technical and practical skills
Desirable criteria
- Additional clinical or health care related experience
- Supervision of junior support staff
Language Skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker - Level 1
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kate Hughes
- Job title
- Lead OT
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 3036146
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