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    Occupational therapist therapist - Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom - Hywel Dda University Health Board

    Hywel Dda University Health Board
    Hywel Dda University Health Board Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom

    1 month ago

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    Hywel Dda University Health Board and Carmarthenshire Local Authority presents an exciting opportunity for two motivated and experienced Occupational Therapists to join our Adult community team.


    As a team we have an excellent reputation for our recent innovation and leadership to unite, transform and evolve our services according to the changing needs of our population.


    We work together within an MDT of social workers, physio,s, D/N's and specialist nurses, to provide assessment, intervention, and rehabilitation to improve function, reduce risk of de-conditioning and improve the well-being of individuals within their own homes.


    As a versatile postgraduate, you will need to have knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions, complex manual handling, and knowledge in diverse conditions, as well as a good understanding of current issues affecting community and hospital services.

    They will be expected to support and play a role in supervising junior Occupational Therapy staff and students.


    This is an exciting opportunity for two driven individuals, passionate about the value of community Occupational Therapy to maintain momentum in transforming our community services across the organisation for the people of Carmarthenshire and future generations.


    As an Occupational Therapy Service, we recognise that our staff are our strongest asset and the importance of offering learning opportunities to support staff in their development, both internally and externally.

    Staff are actively promoted to undertake post-graduate study.


    The pandemic has taught us more than ever the importance of work life balance and we support remote working when appropriate and flexible working arrangements.

    The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

    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 11,000 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:


    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

    48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 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.

    The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.

    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.

    Degree in Occupational Therapy
    Knowledge of relevant current health and social care legislation applicable to role
    Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office software
    Understanding of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care
    Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies
    Understanding and application of clinical governance, including research and audit methodology
    Knowledge of other services that link across primary/secondary/intermediate care
    Knowledge of Health Board and priorities.
    Significant post graduate experience of working as an occupational therapist across a range of settings and variety of conditions
    Experience of working in a community setting
    Experience of using virtual communication platforms for delivering service.
    Language Skills
    Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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