Occupational Therapist Team Lead x 2

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge in a leadership role?

Are you passionate about working with people to maximise their independence?

If the answer to these questions is YES, we have the perfect job for you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join Swansea Community Integrated Services-Therapies Team, within Swansea Bay University Health Board.

The post will allow the successful applicant the opportunity to work collaboratively within an integrated multi-disciplinary team. You will provide leadership and management to a team of occupational therapists and provide specialist assessment, goal directed intervention and rehabilitation to patients. In addition to providing a community offer, the team cover the reablement beds in West Ward, Gorseinon Hospital and Bonymaen House in addition to supporting Pathway 1 hospital discharges in-reaching across the acute hospital site.

The successful applicant will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including participation on a 7-day shift pattern.

The ability to travel in a timely manner across SBUHB footprint is essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

The role will be responsible for the management and development of the service as well as maintaining a clinical caseload. A commitment to collaborative working with the MDT is essential.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and clinical skills, along with experience of service development and quality improvement.

To provide leadership and supervision to the team of occupational therapists and generic assistant staff. To motivate and inspire the team through change management and service development and work in line with HR policies as and when required.

To manage a defined caseload within specialist area, using evidence-based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the outcomes of intervention where appropriate. To organise this efficiently and effectively regarding clinical priorities and use of time.

To ensure clinical records are kept to agreed standards and report accurately to others.

To work in partnership with clients, carers and all stakeholders including the multidisciplinary/multi-agency team to identify relevant goals. To provide leadership and supervision for junior staff, as delegated by supervisor/team leader.

To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in developmental activities.

About us

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; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Job responsibilities

The role will be responsible for the management and development of the service as well as maintaining a clinical caseload. A commitment to collaborative working with the MDT is essential.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and clinical skills, along with experience of service development and quality improvement.

To provide leadership and supervision to the team of occupational therapists and generic assistant staff. To motivate and inspire the team through change management and service development and work in line with HR policies as and when required.

To manage a defined caseload within specialist area, using evidence-based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the outcomes of intervention where appropriate. To organise this efficiently and effectively regarding clinical priorities and use of time.

To ensure clinical records are kept to agreed standards and report accurately to others.

To work in partnership with clients, carers and all stakeholders including the multidisciplinary/multi-agency team to identify relevant goals. To provide leadership and supervision for junior staff, as delegated by supervisor/team leader.

To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in developmental activities.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent OT qualification)
• Professional Registration with HCPC
• Accredited fieldwork supervisor for the education of OT students
• Specific recognised postgraduate training/courses relevant to specialist area equivalent to masters level
• Leadership/management training
• Membership of professional body BAOT

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of autonomous caseload management, comprising assessment, planning intervention and evaluation within relevant clinical area
• Understanding of the Occupational Therapy process and ability to apply current best practice to designated client group
• Ability to interpret the results of functional assessments and activity analysis with an emphasis on skills required with designated client group
• Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and the ability to apply to working practice.
• An understanding of the influence of health and social care policy on occupational therapy and the wider economic and socio-political issues that impact on service delivery
• Experience of multi-agency working
• Awareness of Health and Safety legislation
• Documented evidence of CPD
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Understanding of a wide range of pathological and traumatic processes and realise the nature and cause of occupational dysfunction
• Application of knowledge gained through attendance at relevant clinical courses
• Awareness of specific government policy/legislation pertinent to the clinical areas
• Previous experience of supervising staff
• Experience of research and/or audit and implementing evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of standardised and non-standardised assessments and rehab techniques appropriate to clinical areas

Aptitude and Abilities

• Ability to work single-handedly with individuals or groups with complex needs
• Organisational, planning and time management skills
• Understanding of team dynamics and the need to maintain effective team working across both professional and multi-agency boundaries
• Ability to work under pressure
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Computer skills e.g. use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Data inputting
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Ability to travel across sites to patient's homes and community settings where required in order to carry out clinical tasks
• Ability to adapt/use occupational activities to achieve treatment outcomes
• Understanding health and safety requirements regarding issue of equipment
• Ability to fit equipment to aid independence safely and securely in the patient's home environment
• Ability to undertake physical activity required for therapeutic and care handling of patients
• Ability to speak Welsh

Values

• Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect
• Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough
• Shows respect for others' views and appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values
• Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
• Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation
• Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement
• Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately
• Ability to handle difficult and unpredictable situations

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.