Occupational Therapy Technician - Stroke Pathway
Job summary
We are excited to offer a full time Band 4 Occupational Therapy technician post within our Stroke Pathway based at University Hospital Llandough (UHL). The postholder will be based with our Stroke team in the Stroke Rehabilitation Centre and support provision of person-centred occupation based rehabilitation.
Within this role, you willprovide essential administrative support which will include management of team activity data, management of stock/equipment and wheelchairs and support the team with organisation of department.
We welcometelephone enquiries or visits to the department to support the application process.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technician, you will provide person centred goal focused rehabilitation for people with complex/highly complex needs following stroke.
Working together with service users to understand "what matters," you will support engagement in meaningful occupation, promote independence and facilitate opportunities for recovery. You will develop group skills to enable you to plan and organise groups which will be delivered with colleagues and the wider multi professional team.You will provide person centred care, developing knowledge of strategies to support reduced cognition and communication using these with individuals to support engagement in occupation. Rehabilitation includes upper limb interventions to optimise engagement in occupation and you will develop knowledge and skills in techniques to deliver these.
We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and confident person with excellent communication skills and a passion for working with people. Previous experience in a therapy support worker role/experience in rehabilitation and groupwork plus IT skills will support this role.
Training and development will include in service training, shadowing and supervision . A positive attitude to self directed learning will be valued.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
- Sound basic education to include literacy and numerical skills
- Clinical experience in related environment
- NVQ level 3, BTEC or equivalent
- First Aid
Experience
- Relevant experience in working in the caring environment
- Interprofessional team working
- Involvement with carers and families
Skills
- Basic IT skills
- An understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist
- Use of interpersonal skills and an effective communicator
- Organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and to seek appropriate advice
- Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work and related issues
- Ability to participate in the management of support staff and students
- Knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
Special Knowledge
- Knowledge of the range of interventions appropriate in the treatment of people with neurological impairment or stroke
- Knowledge of the factors affecting the issue and installation of aids and equipment to promote independence
- Knowledge of the procedures pertaining to the ordering, monitoring and control of stock equipment
Personal Qualities
- Commitment, enthusiasm and flexible approach to the needs of the service
- Positive attitude
- Sense of professionalism
- Ability to cope well under pressure
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital Llandough
Penlan Road Penarth
Cardiff
CF64 2XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/