• Job Description

  Req#: H9100-25-0519?language=en&page=423&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 27/02/2026 due to funding

  If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

  We are seeking to recruit someone with knowledge in occupational therapy and rehabilitation to join our Occupational Therapy Service in Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthenshire.

  You will work as part of a designated team to deliver an occupational therapy service, as delegated by occupational therapists, to improve the health & wellbeing of people with an orthopaedic conditions, such as fractures and spinal injuries, with the aim of rehabilitating someone to return to their home of choice.

  You will be part of a supportive team who will provide learning opportunities, formal and informal supervision. There are opportunities to progress within occupational therapy as well.

  The occupational therapy team also works closely with colleagues from Health, Local Authorities and Third Sector Organisations to achieve best outcomes for the client group.

  Part of the role will also be to support team operations, dealing appropriately with enquiries and undertake administrative tasks relevant to the role, such as data entry and audits.

  The provision of a flexible 7-day service may be expected of this role, based on service need.

  Main duties of the job

  Work as part of a designated team to deliver an occupational therapy service, as delegated by occupational therapists, to improve the health & wellbeing of people.

  Deliver the service in a manner and setting appropriate to the needs of client group, following agreed guidelines, protocols, policies and care pathways. This may include working with colleagues or alone; with individuals and groups; in people's homes, community settings and hospitals.

  Provide a service to a designated client group, based on instruction & guidance given by the occupational therapist. This will include undertaking specific assessments and interventions independently as part an overall plan of care delegated by the occupational therapist.

  Work collaboratively with colleagues from Health, Local Authorities and Third Sector Organisations to achieve best outcomes.

  Support team operations, dealing appropriately with enquiries and undertake administrative tasks relevant to the role.

  The post holder will be expected to travel within Pembrokeshire occasionally.

  About us

  Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

  Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

  Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

  Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including:

  48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.

  Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

  Details

  Date posted

  06 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  8 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  100-ACS055-0525

  Job locations

  Glangwilli General Hospital

  Dolgwilli Road

  Carmarthen

  SA31 2AF

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

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

  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 to be held on 27/05/2025.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

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

  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 to be held on 27/05/2025.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Evidence of Level 3 qualification relevant to workplace OR other equivalent training, qualifications or experience
  • Level 4 experience with a willingness to complete relevant Level 4 qualification within a specified timescale after successful appointment
  • I.T skills with good knowledge and application of Microsoft Office applications
  • Numeracy and literacy to at least level 2 (GCSE level grade C or above)
  • Good knowledge of Occupational Therapy through acquired experience and/or training
  • Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment
  • Knowledge of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care

  Desirable

  • Evidence of role related CPD activities
  • Trusted Assessor training in equipment and adaptations
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance, including research and audit
  • Knowledge of relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness of interventions
  • Knowledge of Health Board and priorities and practices
  • Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies

  Experience

  Essential

  • Broad range of experience of working within a therapy service or other relevant field. This may include voluntary as well as paid experience
  • Working with a variety of people with differing needs
  • Working as part of a team
  • Working independently
  • Managing own time and prioritising activities
  • Contributing to improving services
  • Self-development and learning
  • Use of adapted techniques for improving patient independence

  Desirable

  • Experience of working with groups
  • Experience of working in a community setting
  • Supervision of staff
  • Experience of using Motivational interviewing or solutions focused interventions
  • Experience of coping independently with distressing or emotional situations in challenging work environments
  • Experience of using virtual communication platforms, i.e. Skype, Teams, Zoom

  Language Skills

  Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

  Other

  Essential

  • Able to travel to deliver service, including between sites in a timely manner
  • Flexible approach to needs of the service

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Evidence of Level 3 qualification relevant to workplace OR other equivalent training, qualifications or experience
  • Level 4 experience with a willingness to complete relevant Level 4 qualification within a specified timescale after successful appointment
  • I.T skills with good knowledge and application of Microsoft Office applications
  • Numeracy and literacy to at least level 2 (GCSE level grade C or above)
  • Good knowledge of Occupational Therapy through acquired experience and/or training
  • Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment
  • Knowledge of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care

  Desirable

  • Evidence of role related CPD activities
  • Trusted Assessor training in equipment and adaptations
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance, including research and audit
  • Knowledge of relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness of interventions
  • Knowledge of Health Board and priorities and practices
  • Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies

  Experience

  Essential

  • Broad range of experience of working within a therapy service or other relevant field. This may include voluntary as well as paid experience
  • Working with a variety of people with differing needs
  • Working as part of a team
  • Working independently
  • Managing own time and prioritising activities
  • Contributing to improving services
  • Self-development and learning
  • Use of adapted techniques for improving patient independence

  Desirable

  • Experience of working with groups
  • Experience of working in a community setting
  • Supervision of staff
  • Experience of using Motivational interviewing or solutions focused interventions
  • Experience of coping independently with distressing or emotional situations in challenging work environments
  • Experience of using virtual communication platforms, i.e. Skype, Teams, Zoom

  Language Skills

  Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

  Other

  Essential

  • Able to travel to deliver service, including between sites in a timely manner
  • Flexible approach to needs of the service

  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).

  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.

  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

  Hywel Dda University Health Board

  Address

  Glangwilli General Hospital

  Dolgwilli Road

  Carmarthen

  SA31 2AF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Hywel Dda University Health Board

  Address

  Glangwilli General Hospital

  Dolgwilli Road

  Carmarthen

  SA31 2AF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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