Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor Band 4 - Swansea, United Kingdom - Swansea Bay University Health Board

Swansea Bay University Health Board

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Swansea, United Kingdom

6 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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An exciting opportunity for a Fixed Term/ Secondment Post until 1st September 2023 has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 4 Occupational Therapist Technician to join the Occupational Therapy Team in Morriston Hospital in Swansea Bay UHB.

This role will involve a delegated caseload of patients on the acute inpatient wards, undertaking assessments of patients needs for discharge home which can include the provision of equipment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Occupational Therapy Technician who is person-centred in their approach and enthusiastic about working within this setting and ensuring patient focused intervention is provided.

You will be required to have a flexibly approach to work, to meet the needs of the service, including a 7 day shift pattern, with extended working hours covering 365 days of the year.

To be a fully engaged member of the Occupational Therapy and multidisciplinary team providing a service to the specific clinical area:

To undertake assessment and intervention programmes with clients as delegated by an occupational therapist underpinned by appropriate experience/knowledge.
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 client's social and physical environment to support the individual's optimum functioning.
Maintain clinical records (paper and electronic) and report accurately to other professionals.
To carry out routine administrative duties as per departmental protocols.

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

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.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

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.