Clinical Support Worker - Occupational Therapy Stroke in Tonypandy

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Occupational Therapy Stroke inpatient Team. As an Occupational Therapy Support Worker, you will work closely with the Occupational Therapists and with the wider multi-disciplinary team to provide a patient-centred approach to engaging patients whilst adjusting this to reflect their fluctuating needs. You will need to have good communication skills, good time management, prioritisation skills and be flexible. In addition, the role will be vital to support the smooth running of the department by undertaking some administrative tasks.

The successful candidate will be able to understand the key contribution that meaningful activity plays in a person's life, be able to enable rather than 'do for' and be keen to develop their knowledge and skills. You will be working directly with patients following delegated OT treatment plans both independently and jointly with the OTs. Consequently, you will need to have great communication skills, be computer literate, able to juggle your own time and be able to support the work of the team in hospital and at times in the community. You will receive regular supervision and appraisal from the Occupational Therapist and be expected to take an active role in your continuous personal development.

Main duties of the job:

• To work as part of the Therapy team to undertake specific clinical and administrative tasks, implement intervention programmes as instructed and delegated by the OT, responding flexibly to the needs of the service.
• Support the OT staff by assisting with all modalities of therapeutic care.
• To provide care to the patients, as delegated by the OTs, to the extent of their competencies.
• Participate in project work, audits and provision of relevant statistics which may be for the benefit of patients or the OT department.
• Monitor stocks of equipment and ensure appropriate supplies are ordered.
• To promote independence, health and well-being and safety in hospital, home or community settings.
• Develop a patient-centred approach to engaging patients in specific therapeutic interventions following the aims/methods given by the Therapist and to adjust own clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the person.

About us:

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers. Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy – Our Health, Our Future – focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job responsibilities:

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This does not mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just speaking & listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above, basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

Person Specification:

• Circumstances: To be able to travel around the designated area of work in a timely manner.
• To have the ability to carry out the full range of duties of the post.
• To be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Personal Qualities:

• Team worker, with skills to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Caring and empathetic to the needs of service users.
• Flexible approach to work.

Aptitude and Abilities Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently whilst under appropriate supervision.
• Computer literacy and keyboard skills.
• Ability to work with patients with communication barriers/motivational issues.
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy.
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above.

Experience:

• Experience of team working.
• Experience in dealing with members of the public, service users and external partners.
• Experience of working with healthcare professionals.
• Previous experience within the NHS.

Education / Knowledge:

• Evidence of good general education, English/Mathematics GCSE or equivalent qualification, OT OCN credits or NVQ Level 3.
• NVQ Level 3 in healthcare or equivalent.
• Expected to achieve competency-based training within a 2-year period.

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.