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Experienced Occupational Therapist - Children & Young People's ARFID
| Posting date: | 08 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £35,922.00 to £43,257.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35922.00 - £43257.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 July 2024 |
| Location: | Carmarthen, SA31 2AF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | H9100-24-1034 |
Summary
You will work as part of a Multi Disciplinary Team, which includes Dietetics, Psychology and Therapy Support Staff The successful post holder will be required to support with the design and establishment of this new service, developing patient focused pathways within ARFID. The role will require the post holder participate within multi-disciplinary assessments and clinics along with completing specialist Occupational Therapy assessments jointly with other members of the ARFID service as required. The successful post holder will be expected to engage in relevant service and professional networks across Wales and the United Kingdom as part of service design, service development, clinical governance and to improve clinical practice. As this is a new area of practice, training will be provided as required to the successful candidate. Applications are invited from occupational therapists with demonstrable experience in working with children and young people, or from occupational therapists with experience in working with people with Eating Disorders. An exciting, innovative and supportive occupational therapy service, we are passionate about delivering a high standard of service to the children and young people that we work with. We have a strong focus on compassionate leadership and innovative service improvement. There is a wealth of clinical knowledge and experience within the team and we are committed to supporting the professional development of staff. We have an established CPD programme and are willing to support formal training opportunities where required. The post holder will be expected to travel across the Health Board footprint with mileage allowance payable and a lease car scheme is available. We look forward to receiving informal enquiries and your application. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 07/08/2024.