Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 33.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 130-ACS278-1224
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Vale Community Learning Disability Team
- Town
- Barry
- Salary
- £26,928 - £29,551 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Occupational Therapy Technician
Band 4
Welcome toSwansea BayUniversity Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea BayUniversity Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technician within our Vale Community Learning Disability team.
The successful candidate will support the Occupational Therapists, providing specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions to individuals with a learning disability. Supporting individuals to live independently in the community and providing specialist advice.
The successful candidate will be 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.
Main duties of the job
To be a fully engaged member of the Occupational Therapy Team providing a service within a defined area, supporting the therapists with clients who may have complex needs in a range of settings including; hospital community, patients homes, schools and outpatient settings.
To take responsibility for implementing and managing aspects of the assessment and the care and treatment programme as delegated by the Occupational Therapist in line with service protocol and frameworks.
To promote independence, health, wellbeing and safety within the community and inpatient settings adapting the clients social and physical environment to support the individual’s optimum function.
Maintain clinical records and report accurately to others.
Carry out administrative duties in relation to clinical, service and departmental needs.
To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in developmental activities including completion of the Diploma of Occupational Therapy Support.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
We encourage you to contact us to discuss more specific details regarding the service area and job role.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care
- Documented evidence of participation in training activities
Experience
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the role of occupational therapy
- Relevant experience working within health, social or teaching settings
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and/or groups
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately
- Planning and organisational skills Have the ability to reflect on own performance
- Ability to undertake physical activity involved with therapeutic and care handling of patients using appropriate equipment e.g. hoists
- Planning and organisational skills Have the ability to reflect on own performance
- Ability to promote a professional image of the Organisation
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Thomas
- Job title
- Lead OT, Learning Disabilities
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Penny Williams Occupational Therapist Vale CLDT
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