Experienced Occupational Therapist - Cardiac Rehabilitation

Experienced Occupational Therapist - Cardiac Rehabilitation

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join our Cardiac Rehabilitation Team in Carmarthenshire.

Delivering services for patients closer to home in line with the Health Board's strategy 'A Healthier Mid and West Wales:
Our Future Generations Living Well' and associated plans. Cardiac Rehabilitation aims on delivering an effective, efficient, and sustainable service by shifting the current focus on hospital-based care and treatment to a focus on services more readily available in local communities.

We're seeking to appoint a proactive, motivated and compassionate individual with demonstrable experience, whose values are aligned to those of Hywel Dda University Health Board:

- putting people at the heart of what we do- working together to be the best we can- striving to develop and deliver better services

Operate as an autonomous practitioner, with a varied and often complex caseload, using specialist knowledge of occupational therapy and the functional impact of health conditions to appropriately select, plan, modify, carry out and evaluate assessments and interventions, adapting practice based on client's circumstances and presentation.

Carry out group education (fatigue/stress/anxiety management) with individuals both virtually and in-person.

Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide rehabilitation/recovery focussed on the needs of the individual.

Works independently or alongside other members of the team, where relevant, to plan, organise and deliver therapeutic interventions with individuals or groups, across a variety of settings to include hospitals, person's home, educational establishments, and community & leisure facilities.

Advises/educates and demonstrates specific techniques/strategies to the individual and their families/carers, if relevant, to support the ongoing management of the individual's recovery.

Delegate clinical work to others within the team i.e. Support Workers and students, following relevant policies/guidelines.

To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals:
  Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth;
  Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen;
  Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals:
  Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire;
  Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres:
  Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

When an individual suffers from a cardiovascular disease, it may have a significant impact on their physical and psychological health. Patients who have cardiovascular disease may experience fatigue, shortness of breath, depression, anxiety, memory and concentration problems, and difficulty participating in everyday activities. Cardiovascular disease is a serious and often emotionally distressing condition that can result in functional limitations.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to test, trial and/or build upon existing clinical and leadership skills within the clinical speciality. Training, role orientation and ongoing support will be provided. The successful candidate will have access to regular clinical and managerial supervision.

The post holder will have current HCPC registration. They will be expected to travel within Carmarthenshire and at times with the possibility of the wider Hywel Dda University Health Board area. There are opportunity for pool cars and mileage expenses.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for…