Job summary
We are seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist interested in developing their career with Hywel Dda University Health Board. West Wales is a leading example of an integrated rural healthcare model and offers excellent opportunities to develop your skills in many areas of practice.
We have a post for you in Ceredigion, an area of outstanding natural beauty with access to a wide variety of outdoor activities and cultural events.
We can offer you experience in a variety of clinical areas, including:
- Acute Care (Medicine, Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Admission avoidance/A&E
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Community rehabilitation
- Children & young people
We proactively encourage learning and development.
Mileage expenses are payable, and pool cars available.
Click here to hear all about why our employees chose Hywel Dda UHB as their employerAllied Health Professional Recruitment - Occupational Therapist
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to work as part of a team to deliver high quality, evidence based and person centred occupational therapy, supporting our integrated model of care, focused on enabling people to engage in meaningful occupations.
You will have the support of an occupational therapy team, with opportunities to develop your practice and skills in a variety of areas.We are a learning organisation and value supervision and continued professional development.
Successful applicants will be proactive, motivated and compassionate, with values aligned to those of our Health Board:- Putting people at the heart of everything we do- Working together to be the best that we can be- Striving to deliver and develop excellent services
As 7 day services are developed, applicants must be prepared to work as part of a rota to cover 7 days.
The post holder will be expected to travel within the Health Board area. Mileage expenses are payable, pool cars and a lease car scheme are available.
If you are interested in working with us in Hywel Dda University Health Board, please contact the following leads for more information.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 25.03.26
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 25.03.26
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Knowledge of relevant current health and social care legislation applicable to role.
- Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office software.
- Understanding of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care.
- Awareness of clinical governance, including research and audit methodology
- Awareness of relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness
Desirable
- Knowledge of other services that link across primary/second ary/intermediate care.
- Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment.
- Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies
- Knowledge of Health Board and priorities.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in therapy or other relevant field, which may include practice education, voluntary or paid employment.
- Working with a variety of people with differing needs.
- Managing a caseload.
- Working as part of a team.
- Direct involvement with carers and families
- Self-development and application of learning
- Use of adapted techniques for improving patient outcomes
Desirable
- Contributing to improving services
- Experience of working with groups
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Delegation and Supervision of staff
- Experience of coping independently with distressing or emotional situations in challenging work environments
- Experience of using virtual communication platforms for delivering service.
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Knowledge of relevant current health and social care legislation applicable to role.
- Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office software.
- Understanding of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care.
- Awareness of clinical governance, including research and audit methodology
- Awareness of relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness
Desirable
- Knowledge of other services that link across primary/second ary/intermediate care.
- Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment.
- Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies
- Knowledge of Health Board and priorities.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in therapy or other relevant field, which may include practice education, voluntary or paid employment.
- Working with a variety of people with differing needs.
- Managing a caseload.
- Working as part of a team.
- Direct involvement with carers and families
- Self-development and application of learning
- Use of adapted techniques for improving patient outcomes
Desirable
- Contributing to improving services
- Experience of working with groups
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Delegation and Supervision of staff
- Experience of coping independently with distressing or emotional situations in challenging work environments
- Experience of using virtual communication platforms for delivering service.
Language Skills
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
