Specialist Occupational Therapist
Job summary
Would you like to continue your professional development within a supportive and innovative Occupational Therapy Service? If so, join our OT Team at Prince Charles Hospital. We offer excellent learning and development opportunities, including a Band 6 Development Framework, personalised training passport and strong peer support to help you enhance your specialist clinical, leadership and management skills.
Working as part of a close multidisciplinary team, you will partner with patients to identify meaningful goals, undertake comprehensive assessments, deliver evidence-based interventions and support individuals to maximise independence and achieve timely discharge from hospital.
The post holder will manage an independent caseload, providing high-quality occupational therapy assessment and intervention across acute medical and orthopaedic services, with a commitment to person-centred, evidence-based care. A unique aspect of this role is the opportunity to support the development of Occupational Therapy within the Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU).
With supervision from an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist, you will gain specialist critical care rehabilitation skills while helping shape this developing service. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, Principal Occupational Therapist, Discharge Liaison Team and Local Authority partners to support effective cross-boundary working and positive patient outcomes throughout the care pathway.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention, rehabilitation and discharge planning for patients across acute services, supporting safe, timely and person-centred discharge from hospital while maximising independence and enabling individuals to remain at home wherever possible.
You will manage an independent caseload and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions. You will also support the supervision and development of junior staff and Occupational Therapy students. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
You will be committed to delivering high-quality patient care and driving service improvement through evidence-based practice, audit, research and quality improvement activities. A unique aspect of this role is the opportunity to contribute to the development of the Occupational Therapy service within the Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU).
Supported by an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist, you will develop specialist critical care rehabilitation skills while helping shape this evolving service. The successful candidate will be flexible, responsive to service needs and able to prioritise a varied caseload to ensure timely intervention, rehabilitation and discharge planning.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers. Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily: o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one team CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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