Paediatric Occupational Therapist

We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced Paediatric Occupational therapist to join our dynamic and friendly team at SBUHB. The post will be part of a wider OT team and work very multi agency. The post holder will be based at a Children's centre in Neath Por talbot but will cover the health board footprint when required. They will work within the community and patients homes.

The postholder will work co productively with families and all stakeholders and be committed to person centred practice.

Main duties of the job

To be a clinical leader for Occupational Therapy within identified specialist area leading by example, demonstrating good practice, openness and responsiveness to emerging evidence.

To manage a defined caseload within specialist area, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the outcomes of intervention where appropriate; hospital, community, patients homes, schools, outpatient settings and maintaining associated records. To organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.To provide highly developed expertise within the MDT setting.

To provide clinical leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal as delegated by line manager.

To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OccupationalTherapy Services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects.

To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Health BoardOccupational Therapy Service.

To be a strong advocate for the OT profession and seek opportunities for service progression in line with Government driver.

In this Health Board we aspire to be driven by our values; where every person that works for us, regardless of their role, is expected to demonstrate the values of "caring for each other", "working together" and "always improving".

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 wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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.