Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the Therapies and Healthcare Scientists leadership team. You will be responsible for professional governance of all Occupational Therapists across Powys Teaching Health Board ensuring the service is safe, effective, efficient, patient centered and delivered to a high quality.The role will require you to respond to an ever changing and demanding working environment as we strive to deliver an occupation focussed, outcomes driven service that meets the needs of the population and supports the development of a skilled staff group.You will also ensure the service is responsive and developing in line with local and national strategies and policies with a range of responsibilities including professional standards and personal development of staff.As a key member of the Therapies and Healthcare Scientists Leadership Team you will expected to provide professional support to Community Service Group, Mental Health and Women and Children's Services. You will lead and support collaborative and partnership working in areas of quality improvement and change management in line with the strategic direction of the Occupational Therapy service.Main duties of the jobThe Professional Head of Occupational Therapy (OT) is a professional leader and operational manager within the Therapies and Health Science services.Currently this role operational manages the Adult Occupational Therapy Learning Disability service.Provide professional leadership and advice to all OT services within the organisation.Responsibility for the OT Service meeting identified key performance indicators and targets.Development, provision, and evaluation of a comprehensive clinical OT service.Providing advice on a wide range of OT matters to patients, service users, carers, and clinicians.Lead on specific clinical audits, research and quality improvement projects.Provide clinical and professional supervision to Occupational Therapists.About usBeing the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Person SpecificationQualifications and/or KnowldgeEssentialDiploma/Degree - Occupational TherapyLeadership or Management qualification/ trainingRisk Management trainingDocumented evidence of CPDRegistered with HCPCDesirableMembership of special interest groupCompletion of MScWorking towards Masters level education or equivalent experienceExperienceEssentialVaried post graduate clinical experienceExperience of a specialist clinical areaLeadership experience and supervision of senior staff and teamsExperience of operationally managing a team or serviceExperience of managing budgets and financial planningExperience of managing a range of HR issuesBusiness and workforce planning experienceExperience of managing and delivering changeExperience of Service Development and successful budgeting managementProven track record of delivering against set objectives and achieving key targets and analyse complex information on a range of clinical and professional informationDesirableExperience of cross boundary/ agency workingResearch experienceExperience of working in a complex organisationAptitudes and AbilitiesEssentialEffectively negotiate, persuade and influence at all levels and provide convincing, well supported argumentsEffectively manage and resolve conflict and complex problemsLead, motivate and inspire staffManage staff and achieve optimum performanceDetailed knowledge of research / audit processes and applicationDetailed knowledge of current professional policy and practice and its implications / professional priorities and issuesDetailed knowledge of clinical governance issues and implementing good practiceHigh level analytical skills and capability to compile high level reportsComprehensive IT skills to support clinical and management practiceExcellent verbal and written presentation skillsDesirableAbility to speak WelshProject Management skillsValuesEssentialDemonstrate PTHB ValuesMaintain credibility amongst all levels of staffDemonstrates initiativeSelf-motivatedExcellent interpersonal skillsTrustworthy and reliableCommitment to own personal developmentAble to provide professional emotional supportOtherEssentialAbility to travel within geographical areaAble to work hours flexiblyDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer namePowys Teaching Health BoardAddressTo be communicated - Location acrossNewtownSY16 2DWEmployer's websitehttps://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)