Previously advertised as 001-ACS043-0326
This is an exciting opportunity to join either the hospital Palliative Care team or the Supportive Care team which covers both the hospital and community.
The hospital Palliative role is looking for an individual to work alongside the registered Palliative Care Occupational Therapist to provide inpatient care and assessment to patients approaching end of life. To assist the patient to gain maximum function with the aim to discharge home in a timely manner.
The Supportive Care team provide care to patients with cardiac, renal, liver or respiratory conditions during the last 1 - 2 years of life. The aim is to reduce hospital admission, reduce symptom burden and improve quality of life. Care is provided in the hospital, clinic or community across Cardiff and Vale. The ability to travel across Cardiff and Vale to review patients in their home under the guidance of the Allied Health Professional lead - Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Dietitian.
Both roles will be extremely rewarding however can be challenging supporting patients towards or at the end of life. The team works closely with community services and the hospital and community palliative care teams. Excellent communication skill is vital and the ability to quickly adapt to the patients changing condition.
As an AHP Technician the post holder is expected to independently manage their own work and case load, undertaking tasks delegated by a registered practitioner with appropriate supervision in place.
To provide a service with the Therapists that will promote physical and
functional rehabilitation and the nutritional status of patients.
To work under supervision and assist the Therapist in clinical and
administrative duties.
To be delegated routine interventions to be carried out independently, and
to progress these interventions within guidelines laid down by the Therapists.
In addition, the post holder may be required to work in other areas
depending on service needs.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Working alongside the Physiotherapist to deliver and progress individual or group exercise sessions within an agreed framework, monitor the patients rehabilitation plans, deliver and promote self-management advice.
Working under the supervision of the dietitian they will undertake nutritional screening, monitor nutritional care plans, deliver first line nutritional advice and assist in the delivery of group dietetic sessions.
With direction from the Occupational Therapist they will take responsibility for implementing and managing aspects of the Occupational Therapy treatment programme, promote independence, health and well-being and safety in hospital or community settings.
To contribute, as part of the team, to the overall aims of the Therapies Services.
The post-holder will work independently to an agreed framework and will be responsible and accountable for these tasks.
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.
