Job Description

Exciting Opportunity:

Occupational Therapist Team Lead



We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and passionate Occupational Therapist to join our team. In this leadership role, you will work closely with our Physiotherapy Team Leader to guide a team of Occupational Therapists and therapy support workers, delivering high-quality rehabilitation services across Mid and South Powys.



This role offers the opportunity to work across community and hospital settings, ensuring patients receive the care they need in the right place. Your base will be Brecon.



If you're passionate about making a difference in community rehabilitation and looking for a rewarding leadership role, we'd love to hear from you



You will provide day to day management and leadership to a designated team which will include supervision, appraisal and development of staff.



You will evaluate high standards of clinical care within the team, through training and development of staff and evaluate the effectiveness of the service provided.



Occupational Therapy is a highly valued profession within Powys Teaching Health Board and there has never been a more exciting time to join the community rehabilitation team as we strive to develop our services in line with the Welsh Government Six Goals for Urgent and Emergency Care 2021.



You will contribute to the development of our professional practice and the transformation and evaluation of service developments with an emphasis on value-based healthcare.



You will hold a small clinical caseload and be part of the 7-day working rota if required.



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



Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.



As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.



To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.



We do encourage individuals to contact us for further information or an informal discussion prior to application.



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.