Neonatal Occupational Therapist

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS (09.10.2026) DUE TO MATERNITY COVER.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The Sub Regional Neonatal Critical Care Centre (SuRNICC) at Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan provides the best possible standards of care and clinical outcomes for mothers and their babies across North Wales, centralising intensive care at Glan Clwyd Hospital.

We have an exciting opportunity for an occupational therapist to join the BCUHB Neonatal Therapist Services.

We have 13.5 hours available for a band 7 Neonatal Occupational Therapist until the 9.10.26 to cover a maternity leave.

Main duties of the job

The team of Neonatal Therapists across BCUHB are dedicated to neonatal care across BCUHB and have an established physiotherapy, speech therapy and dietetics team within the Glan Clwyd unit. This Occupational Therapist role will be a key member of the Multidisciplinary Team supporting neonatal care.

We would like to hear from those with experience working within neonatal care and/ or with a background in neonatal/paediatric assessment and intervention who are interested in building on these skills to work within neonatal care. The ability to develop and evaluate a new service, and work as part of an integrated team will be critical to these roles, and we are looking for occupational therapists who are able to confidently develop and demonstrate the value of Neonatal Therapy in this field.

You would be part of a Neonatal Clinical Network group across BCUHB and be expected to participate locally and nationally in Neonatal developments.

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

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.