Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work in Llandudno Hospital as part of the Multi-Disciplinary stroke team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to join the team. This is a full time post working 37.5 hours a week. The service covers stroke rehabilitation as part of the new stroke pathway. The post holder may at times be asked to support the new early supported discharge service and the acute aspect of the stroke pathway.
Main duties of the job
This post offers an opportunity to develop both clinical and managerial skills. Significant up to date experience of working within stroke is essential. This post will support the existing staff in continuing to provide Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to support rehabilitation and timely discharges from the ward and meet national stroke targets.
The successful candidate will be responsible for some of the day to day management and informal supervision of junior staff within the department. In addition, the post holder may contribute to the wider Occupational Therapy service i.e. audits, service developments, attending meetings.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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
Job description
Job 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
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Up to date CPD portfolio
- Attended short courses or equivalent CPD relevant to speciality area at Post graduate level or equivalent.
- Experience of contributing to student placements
Desirable
- Membership of specialist interest group.
- Short courses at post graduate diploma level.
- Apple accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience with demonstrable experience in related clinical field which equips the post holder to be competent to carry a specialist caseload in specialist area.
- Experience of contributing to service development and implementing service changes
- Experienced supervisor. Understanding of supervision and delegation principles.
Desirable
- Broad band 5 rotational experience
- Experience in same specialist clinical area.
- Attended supervision training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Up to date CPD portfolio
- Attended short courses or equivalent CPD relevant to speciality area at Post graduate level or equivalent.
- Experience of contributing to student placements
Desirable
- Membership of specialist interest group.
- Short courses at post graduate diploma level.
- Apple accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience with demonstrable experience in related clinical field which equips the post holder to be competent to carry a specialist caseload in specialist area.
- Experience of contributing to service development and implementing service changes
- Experienced supervisor. Understanding of supervision and delegation principles.
Desirable
- Broad band 5 rotational experience
- Experience in same specialist clinical area.
- Attended supervision training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
