Main duties of the job

You will have experience of working with people who have complex needs and working to a home first approach to minimise deconditioning and maximise independence. 

You will have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills and be able to work flexibly to meet the demands of this role. You will be supporting junior team members with both informal and formal supervision and have the opportunity to develop your skills in clinical leadership whilst being supported by the Senior Occupational Therapy Team. There will be opportunities to be involved with service developments as we further develop D2RA pathways.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

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.

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

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria

  • Degree / HCPC reg/ Short course relevant to clinical area/ CPD portfolio
  • Desirable criteria

  • Short courses at post grad level / Member of specialist section / Accredited practice placement educator
  • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Significant relevant Experience / Service development / supervision
  • Desirable criteria

  • Broad band 5 rotation experience / Experience in same specialist area / supervision training
  • Apptitude and Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Autonomous practitioner, Ability to implement OT process and articulate role, commuications skills, time management skills
  • Desirable criteria

  • Ability to speak Welsh, Presentation skills
  • Values

    Essential criteria

  • Integrity, care and compassion, team work ethos, values personal development an development of others
  • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

    Employer certification / accreditation badges

    Applicant requirements

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable