Specialist Occupational Therapist

Provide support to the Occupational Therapy Lead and AHP Lead in the development of the Health Board wide service.

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

To deliver support and interventions that enable participants to manage their health and return to and/or remain in work.

To manage a defined caseload of clients with complex health/work needs, using evidence based client-centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the outcomes of intervention and maintain associated records. To organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.

The post is particularly suited to a motivated and skilled Occupational Therapist, with previous experience supporting individuals with long-term health conditions and providing vocational advice and support.

Specialist focus of the role is on providing tools to manage mild-moderate mental health issues including stress, anxiety and depression.

We are seeking someone who is passionate about supporting the health of our NHS workforce, who is an active team player and who is excited to be involved in a range of service development opportunities to meet the changing needs of this service group., 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.