As an occupational therapy assistant practitioner within the orthopaedic occupational therapy team, you will be responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to the team of occupational therapists.
You will be involved in delivering treatment programmes under the supervision of the Occupational therapist which will include increasing independence in functional activities of daily living.
This is a permanent post working 30 hours per week.
The post holder will be expected to work on the acute ward in Glan Clwyd Hospital as well as the elective wards currently in Abergele hospital and soon to be the new orthopaedic ward in Llandudno Hospital.
You will play a key role in assisting patients to meet their goals and promoting their independence. Interventions may be delivered 1:1 or as part of a group; in hospitals or in peoples own homes.
You will have a strong commitment to working with people in a caring and rehabilitative way excellent organizational and time management skills and be competent using IT. You will work well within a team and also be confident and competent to work autonomously.
The team has a strong commitment to CPD and service development and you will be well supported as the role develops.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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.