Job summary We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Long Term Conditions Team within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, supporting people in managing their long-term neurological condition e.g. MND, MS, Parkinson's, in the community. Postgraduate experience of working with individuals with neurological conditions is essential as is the ability to work flexibly and proactively to deliver a prompt and clinically effective service. Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to deliver a range of occupationally focused assessment and intervention techniques and will join a team that works with people in the community to deliver place-based support to prevent unnecessary admissions, maintain and improve the individual's functional abilities and overall quality of life. The post offers opportunity to deliver a wide variety of assessments and interventions with individuals in their own homes, community locations as well as in clinic settings. The post offers opportunities to be incredibly creative in treatment planning, and work with Individuals over focused periods of time to support them in achieving varied goals. In addition, the team will support you in developing knowledge, skills and experience in condition management, complex moving and handling, major adaptations and specialist seating. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. If you are interested in finding out more about this post, please do not hesitate to get in touch. About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 040-AHP061-0325 Job locations St Woolos Hospital 131 Stow Hill Newport NP20 4SZ 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 and Knowledge Essential Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Up-to-date professional portfolio Desirable Practice Placement Educator course/Apple accredited Experience Essential Post-graduate experience of working with people with complex long-term neurological conditions Supervision experience of junior staff and/or students Desirable Post-graduate experience of working in community settings Other Essential The ability to travel within a geographical area to meet the requirements of the post Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Up-to-date professional portfolio Desirable Practice Placement Educator course/Apple accredited Experience Essential Post-graduate experience of working with people with complex long-term neurological conditions Supervision experience of junior staff and/or students Desirable Post-graduate experience of working in community settings Other Essential The ability to travel within a geographical area to meet the requirements of the post 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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address St Woolos Hospital 131 Stow Hill Newport NP20 4SZ Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)