NHS
Occupational Therapy Technician
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Job Description
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- Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care
- Documented evidence of participation in training activities
- Understanding of the role of occupational therapy
- Relevant experience working within health, social or teaching settings
- Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and/or groups
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately
- Planning and organisational skills Have the ability to reflect on own performance
- Ability to undertake physical activity involved with therapeutic and care handling of patients using appropriate equipment e.g. hoists
- Planning and organisational skills Have the ability to reflect on own performance
- Ability to promote a professional image of the Organisation
- Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care
- Documented evidence of participation in training activities
- Understanding of the role of occupational therapy
- Relevant experience working within health, social or teaching settings
- Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and/or groups
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately
- Planning and organisational skills Have the ability to reflect on own performance
- Ability to undertake physical activity involved with therapeutic and care handling of patients using appropriate equipment e.g. hoists
- Planning and organisational skills Have the ability to reflect on own performance
- Ability to promote a professional image of the Organisation
Job summary
The Swansea Bay University Health Board Occupational Therapy Service offers a wealth of experience, diversity and progression. We are proud to be a profession which is well respected within the Health Board and one which offers an environment in which therapists of all levels can experience nurture, encouragement, development and can excel.
Swansea Bay University Health Board currently hasa Band 4 vacancy for an Occupational Therapy Technician in the paediatric service.
The post will allow the successful applicant the opportunity to work collaboratively within an integrated multi-disciplinary team. The role will involve working under the occupational therapists' guidance to undertake assessment and intervention programmes with clients as delegated underpinned by appropriate experience/ knowledge.
You will be required to work closely with MDT colleagues and contribute to the development of a high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy service. You will have an opportunity to help shape and promote the service, providing you with a unique opportunity to engage in service development and change.
You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, the contract hours includes a 7-day shift pattern, with extended working hours covering 365days of the year.
Main duties of the job
To be a fully engaged member of the Occupational Therapy Team providing a service within a defined area, supporting the therapists with clients who may have complex needs in a range of settings including; hospital community, patients homes, schools and outpatient settings.
To take responsibility for implementing and managing aspects of the assessment and the care and treatment programme as delegated by the Occupational Therapist in line with service protocol and frameworks.
To promote independence, health, wellbeing and safety within the community and inpatient settings adapting the clients social and physical environment to support the individual's optimum function.
Maintain clinical records and report accurately to others.
Carry out administrative duties in relation to clinical, service and departmental needs.
To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in developmental activities including completion of the Diploma of Occupational Therapy Support.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
We encourage you to contact us to discuss more specific details regarding the service area and job role.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Date posted
25 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
130-ACS041-0425-A
Job locations
Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Baglan Way
Port Talbot
SA12 7BX
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Job responsibilities
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Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Skills
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Skills
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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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).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Baglan Way
Port Talbot
SA12 7BX
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Baglan Way
Port Talbot
SA12 7BX
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.