Occupational Therapy Technician

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technician within our Vale Community Learning Disability team.

The successful candidate will support the Occupational Therapists, providing specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions to individuals with a learning disability. Supporting individuals to live independently in the community and providing specialist advice.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated with excellent communication skills. We therefore are seeking a dynamic, flexible and motivated Occupational Therapy Technician to join us in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

Main duties of the job

1. To be a fully engaged member of the Occupational Therapy Team providing a service within a defined area, supporting the therapists with clients who may have complex needs in a range of settings including; hospital community, patients homes, schools and outpatient settings.
2. 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.
3. To promote independence, health, wellbeing and safety within the community and inpatient settings adapting the clients social and physical environment to support the individual's optimum function.
4. Maintain clinical records and report accurately to others.
5. Carry out administrative duties in relation to clinical, service and departmental needs.
6. To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in developmental activities including completion of the Diploma of Occupational Therapy Support.

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

We encourage you to contact us to discuss more specific details regarding the service area and job role.

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.

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care
• Documented evidence of participation in training activities

Experience

• Understanding of the role of occupational therapy
• Relevant experience working within health, social or teaching settings

Skills

• Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and/or groups
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately
• Planning and organisational skills
• Ability to reflect on own performance
• Ability to undertake physical activity involved with therapeutic and care handling of patients using appropriate equipment e.g. hoists
• Ability to promote a professional image of the Organisation

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.

£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum pro rata