Occupational Therapist - Older Person’s Mental Health

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Job Overview

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic Occupational Therapy team in Older Adult Mental Health services.

We are looking for a highly organised individual with excellent communication skills, dedicated to providing outstanding, patient focused care as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will have previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist, ideally with individuals living with mental health conditions.

The vacancy is based in the Community Older Persons Mental Health Team in Gwynedd.

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy lead assessments, working alongside a multidisciplinary team in an Older Persons Mental Health service. You will be reporting to the Older Persons Mental Health OT Team Lead.

You will be involved in completing comprehensive assessments and interventions for people living with dementia. This will help towards ensuring a holistic and person centred approach to patient care. As an Occupational Therapist you will be aiming to ensure that those living with dementia have their safety and independence maximised. You will be completing assessments and interventions mainly within service users’ homes and in the community.

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

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 specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Short courses at post graduate diploma level.
• Short courses at post graduate diploma level.
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant post graduate experience
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Broad band 5 rotational experience.
  
  

Aptitude and ability

Essential Criteria

• Evidence of working independently/ level of supervision relevant to experience.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh
  
  

Values

Essential Criteria

• Commitment to lifelong learning to develop own professional skills.
  
  

Other

Essential criteria

• Able to meet the travel between sites in a timely manner
• Able to work hours flexibly over 7 days service if required.