Job summary
To act as an autonomous practitioner providing expert assessment in the field ofPaediatric Neuro-Disability Occupational Therapy (e.g. Cerebral Palsy,Muscular Dystrophy).
Main duties of the job
To use highly specialised, advanced clinical reasoning skills to contribute to differential diagnosis.
To deliver advanced treatment techniques and advice to patients (and their carers) with highly complex paediatric neurological presentations.
To work closely as part of the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team and wider multidisciplinary team with all hospital based and community colleagues in order to maintain continuity of service.
To independently manage own daily complex caseload as part of a multidisciplinary team, triaging paediatric patients, ensuring that patients are seen by the most appropriate healthcare professional.
To be responsible for the effective treatment and management of Service users with a primary or suspected Paediatric Neuro-Disability requiring assessment, care planning and rehabilitation in Children Centre and community settings in order to facilitate appropriate pathway management and maximise their independence and functional ability.
To develop the upper limb service for children with neuro-disabilities (including splinting service) taking the lead for pathway/process developments.
To take a lead role in the post-graduate education of Occupational Therapy colleagues and other professions.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job 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
Essential
Desirable
- MSc or post graduate diploma in relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working within the paediatric neuro disability field
- Managing a complex caseload
- Experience of working within healthcare systems and neuro disability pathways and services
Desirable
- Experience of working alongside Paediatric Consultants or similar
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, nonverbal and written). Ability to use highly specialised clinical reasoning skills to contribute to differential diagnosis, and facilitate appropriate pathway management to maximise patient independence and functional ability. Advanced assessment and intervention skills. The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling, equipment and advanced manual treatment techniques. Ability to work efficiently and effectively within a team environment. Coaching/mentoring/ presentation/instructing/ class taking skills. Good IT skills. Knowledge and skills in Specialist equipment relevant to Neuro-disability. Autonomous practitioner with abilities to plan and prioritise own and others workload. Communicate complex information to a wide audience and adapt approach accordingly.
- Self-motivated and capable of motivating others. Able to set priorities and deliver against targets. Ability to work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team. Excellent interpersonal skills. Innovative and passionate for the area of Neuro-disability.
- Ability to carry out full range of duties (including travel between the various hospital and community sites) in a timely manner. Ability to work flexibly .
Desirable
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level. Higher level IT e.g. data collection.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty Cwm Cynon Hospital
New Road,
Mountain Ash
CF45 4BZ