Address An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our Liaison Psychiatry Team based at Morriston Hospital, working across 4 general hospital sites within Swansea Bay University Health Board.
The post holder will provide specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions , including discharge planning of patients with complex organic and functional mental health conditions within a general hospital setting.
This post is particularly suited to a motivated, experienced and skilled Occupational Therapist who is competent in providing compassionate and person-centred care to this population group.
We are seeking an individual with excellent clinical skills who is enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated, to lead a team of OT staff within a multidisciplinary team.
This post involves close working relationships with the senior multidisciplinary team in driving service development, and involvement in the wider OT service development across the Older Person's Mental Health service.
Alongside the clinical duties, the Band 7 OT provides specialist advice, support and consultation to the wider MDT and The post holder will provide leadership and support to the B6 and B4 OT staff within the team.
To manage a defined caseload within specialist area, using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the outcomes of intervention
To organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To work in partnership with clients, carers and all stake holders including the multidisciplinary team to identify relevant goals and support service development.
To provide leadership, support and supervision to the OT staff within the Liaison Psychiatry team.
To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements.
To be a clinical leader for Occupational Therapy within identified specialist area leading by example, demonstrating good practice, openness and responsiveness to emerging evidence.
To provide highly developed expertise within the MDT setting.
We welcome applications from resilient and enthusiastic Occupational Therapists who enjoy working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team whilst also being able to work autonomously.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the Liaison Psychiatry OT service and wider Occupational Therapy Older Person's Mental Health Service, holding responsibility for defined projects.
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
