OT therapy assistant

Overview

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. We also offer a number of family‑friendly benefits, including work‑life balance policies.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and forward‑thinking Band 6 Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist to join the Central Area Occupational Therapy Team. You will be working predominately in elective services in the new Orthopaedic ward in Llandudno Hospital. At times there may be a need to provide clinical cover to the orthopaedic trauma service in Glan Clwyd Hospital. This post is 23.5 hours per week on a permanent basis.

• The role requires the successful applicant to work flexibly across sites dependent on service needs.
• Responsible for some of the day‑to‑day management and supervision of junior staff within the department.
• Provide formal supervision and completion of annual appraisals with junior staff.
• Contribute to the wider Occupational Therapy service, including audits, service developments and attending meetings.
• Support hospital flow and ensure person‑centred care is delivered in a timely manner.
• Provide clinical cover to orthopaedic trauma services as required.

• Band 6 Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist.
• Significant experience of working within orthopaedic services is essential.
• Excellent organisation and time‑management skills.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable;
  Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
• Strong ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of a busy service.

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.