Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to join our Unscheduled Mental Health Care Team, with the post being based in Cefn Coed Hospital in Swansea.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual who will become part of an integrated multidisciplinary team.
This role will involve working with adults with acute mental health needs, requiring a period of inpatient treatment, supported by a team of registered and unregistered occupational therapy staff.
The role involves a strong commitment to team working and improving the quality of life of patients. This will include gathering valuable information for assessment, carrying out interventions under the direction of a registered OT and working towards discharge using a recovery focused-approach.
The post holder will be supported to undertake the All Wales Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
The successful candidate will work as part of an MDT to support patients within the Adult Mental Health Service to gain the necessary skills in order to facilitate safe discharge to a less restrictive environment.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
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.
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.
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