Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work within the Emergency Quadrant ( EQ) in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. This is 18.75 hours per week 12 fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave. 

This role will involve working as part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team to provide assessment and treatment to patients who present to the EQ. You will work to a discharge to recover and assess model in order to reduce the risks of hospital-related deconditioning and maximise independence with this patient cohort from the EQ.

You will be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills in treating people with acute health needs as well as having the ability to work autonomously and as part of team. You will have excellent organisational and time management skills and be able to work flexibly to meet the demands of this busy service. 

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

Essential

Essential criteria

  • Significant Physical Health experience
  • Experience working within an emergency department
  • HCPC registration
  • Attended relevant short course/training

    • Desirable criteria

  • evidence of service development

    • Essential

    Essential criteria

  • HCPC registration
  • Attended relevant short courses/training

    • 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.

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    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