Job summaryAre you looking for your next challenge? If you have a passion for rehabilitation then get in touch, it's at the heart of everything we do!We are a friendly team, comprising of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Assistant Therapy Practitioners and Rehabilitation Assistants.We are looking for someone who wants to work within a motivated and enthusiastic team providing specialised stroke and neurological inpatient rehabilitation. You will work closely with the Clinical Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist and link with the network of stroke and neuro specialist physiotherapists across Powys. The applicant would be part of a Powys wide neuro specialist multidisciplinary team including a Consultant Therapist for Stroke and Neurorehabilitation, who are responsible for identifying, developing and delivering continuous service improvements in the Stroke and neurological Conditions Delivery Plans.You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills, a flexible approach to work and negotiation skills to motivate patients and staff to deliver high standards of care. You will work closely as part of an MDT within PTHB and Social services, the Virtual ward and support integration.Occupational Therapy is a valued service and as a team we are strongly committed to service development, standard setting, clinical effectiveness and outcome measures. You will be a valued member of the team that will support you in developing your full potential.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will provide a specialist OT Service within a designated area for Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB), responsible for:Managing a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan implement and evaluate interventions.Provide leadership for junior staff through supervision and appraisal.Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects.Contribute to the maintenance and development of Powys Teaching Health Board Occupational Therapy Service.Regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements.Deputise for Team Leader when necessary.Work flexible across locality and participate in the 7-day rota to meet the service needs.Provide cover in other areas/specialities as appropriate and within competencies.Provide a flexible service in locations most appropriate to patient's needsAllocate work to support staff, at all times monitoring their skills and competencies.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 responsibilitiesThe ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.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 SpecificationQualifications and knowledgeEssentialDiploma or degree in OTHCPC registeredEvidence of significant post graduate training e.g. range of short courses, in-house trainingDocumented evidence of Continuing Professional DevelopmentUp to date knowledge of legislationSpecialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client groupDetailed knowledge of the principals of clinical governance and its applicationDesirableEffective teaching and presentation skillsKnowledge of OT models of practiceExperienceEssentialClinical fieldwork educatorSupervision of junior staffEvidence of commitment to multi-disciplinary workingAwareness of current practice issuesAbility to work autonomously and set own prioritiesDesirableExperience working within a community settingAptitude & AbilitiesEssentialUnderstanding of OT Outcome MeasuresComputer literacyTo be well organised and able to keep to deadlines / timescalesGood communication skills both written and verbalAble to use initiative to solve problemsCommitment to lifelong learningDesirableWelsh speakerOtherEssentialAbility to travel throughout Powys is essentialParticipate within the 7-day rota to meet the service needsDisclosure 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 BoardAddressBreconCerrigcochion RoadBreconLD3 7NSEmployer's websitehttps://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)