Job summary Would you like to join our wide ranging band 5 rotation? The Band 5 rotational scheme includes over 35 posts, offering unique opportunities to develop skills and gain experience in an extensive range of specialties which will provide you with a great foundation for your professional career. The posts are full time permanent positions and each rotation lasts for 9 months. Therapists work in a supportive environment with senior supervision, team and peer support. There is close multi-disciplinary and inter-agency working. Main duties of the job Continuous Professional Development is of prime importance to the Occupational Therapy Service and there are many and varied learning opportunities UHB wide. Learning opportunities are considered against the career framework pillars of practice. We are searching for someone who shares our values that: We care about the people we serve and the people we work We trust one another We respect each other We take personal responsibility We treat people with kindness We act with integrity Post holders will be expected at all times to behave in accordance with our values demonstrating commitment to the delivery of high quality services to patients The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us 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. Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 001-AHP198-1124-B Job locations Various sites - Rotational post University Hospital of Wales Cardiff CF14 4XW Job description Job responsibilities 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 Job description Job responsibilities 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 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in OT Professional registration - HCPC Desirable Evidence of recent study Experience Essential Experience of working in health and social care environments Experience of organising a case load Experience of inter professional team working Experience of involvement with carers and families Skills Essential Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner with self management skills/ team working Basic IT skills Evidence of involvement in audit and research Special Knowledge Essential Knowledge of NHS Evidence of facilitating peer learning - i.e journal clubs etc Personal Qualities Essential Shares values of the UHB identified in application Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Other Desirable Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in OT Professional registration - HCPC Desirable Evidence of recent study Experience Essential Experience of working in health and social care environments Experience of organising a case load Experience of inter professional team working Experience of involvement with carers and families Skills Essential Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner with self management skills/ team working Basic IT skills Evidence of involvement in audit and research Special Knowledge Essential Knowledge of NHS Evidence of facilitating peer learning - i.e journal clubs etc Personal Qualities Essential Shares values of the UHB identified in application Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Other Desirable Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner 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). 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. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address Various sites - Rotational post University Hospital of Wales Cardiff CF14 4XW Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)