Occupational Therapy Technician

Job overview

The Swansea Bay University Health Board Occupational Therapy Service offers a wealth of experience, diversity and progression.  We are proud to be a profession which is well respected within the Health Board and one which offers an environment in which therapists of all levels can experience nurture, encouragement, development and can excel.

Swansea Bay University Health Board currently has a Band 3 vacancy for an Occupational Therapy Technician in the (List of services and sites).

The post will allow the successful applicant the opportunity to work collaboratively within an integrated multi-disciplinary team. The role will involve working under the occupational therapists’ guidance to implement intervention programmes with service users within the service area.  You will provide goal directed intervention and rehabilitation to patients in the setting.

You will be required to work closely with MDT colleagues and contribute to the development of a high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy service. You will have an opportunity to help shape and promote the service, providing you with a unique opportunity to engage in service development and change.

You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, the contract hours includes a 7-day shift pattern, with extended working hours covering 365days of the year.

Main duties of the job

To be a fully engaged member of the Occupational Therapy Team providing a service within a defined area, supporting the therapists with clients who may have complex needs in a range of settings including; hospital community, patients homes, schools and outpatient settings.

To undertake intervention programmes with individual clients or groups, this may involve fitting and instruction on the use of adaptive equipment, the supervision of adaptive daily living skills and leading therapeutic groups.

Maintain clinical records and report accurately to others.

Carry out administrative duties in relation to clinical, service and departmental needs.

To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in developmental activities including completion of the Diploma of Occupational Therapy Support.

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

We encourage you to contact us to discuss more specific details regarding the service area and job role.

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.