Job summary An exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our NHS & Public Health Award Winning - Intermediate Care Team as the 'Bed Based Intermediate Care Occupational Therapy Lead'. We are an innovative, comprehensive team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, Dietitians, Nurses, GP's, Advanced Paramedic Practitioners, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Physician Associates, Social Workers, Reablement Workers, and Third Sector Agents striving to deliver the right support, at the right time in the right place as close to home as possible. The Intermediate Care MDT work together to provide early intervention, rehabilitation and assessment in the community to immediately mitigate loss in function, risk of deconditioning, nutritional deficit, deterioration in their mental health. Our approach is to deliver patient care in a holistic, person-centred manner, supporting patients, when possible, to stay/return in a safe manner to their own homes where they may continue to be a valued member of their own community. This post holder will oversee the Occupational Therapy activity within the Bed Based rehabilitation units in Carmarthenshire - namely Amman Valley Community Hospital, Llandovery Community Hospital, Ty Pili Pala and other potential units as we evolve our services. Main duties of the job As a versatile postgraduate, you will need to have a strong clinical grounding in older people rehabilitation, complex manual handling, and a good understanding of current issues affecting intermediate care and community services. You will have extensive experience and expertise in the principles, standards and delivery of bed based, community rehabilitation. You will need the ability and skills to work autonomously and alongside members of the team in a managerial and clinical role. The successful applicant will provide clinical leadership, specialist expertise and supervision to Occupational Therapy staff, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, Rehabilitation Assistants/Frailty Support Workers, and students. With significant investment into our therapy resource, we are looking for an enthusiastic team lead to inspire and motivate them. We are looking for an individual with great interpersonal skills to network with acute and community colleagues to co-ordinate a responsive, seamless service across pathways and sectors. You will have organisational ability and a commitment to service development by developing the evidence base for evaluation through audit, clinical effectiveness and research activity. 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. Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum (pro rata if part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number 100-AHP024-0325 Job locations Eastgate 48 Stepney Place Llanelli SA14 8QF Job description Job responsibilities Hywel Dda University Health Board - Introduction of an Intermediate Care MDT, Carmarthenshire - Public Health Wales (nhs.wales) As an Occupational Therapy service, we recognise that our staff are our strongest asset and investment into the individual as a person as much as their professional development is important. We actively promote post-graduate study with shared funding opportunities. The pandemic has taught us more than ever the importance of work life balance and we encourage remote working when appropriate and flexible working arrangements. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual, passionate about the value of Community Occupational Therapy to maintain momentum in transforming our community services across organisations for the people of Carmarthenshire and future generations. The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7 day service, based on service need. This will be on a rota basis. 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 10/04/2025. Job description Job responsibilities Hywel Dda University Health Board - Introduction of an Intermediate Care MDT, Carmarthenshire - Public Health Wales (nhs.wales) As an Occupational Therapy service, we recognise that our staff are our strongest asset and investment into the individual as a person as much as their professional development is important. We actively promote post-graduate study with shared funding opportunities. The pandemic has taught us more than ever the importance of work life balance and we encourage remote working when appropriate and flexible working arrangements. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual, passionate about the value of Community Occupational Therapy to maintain momentum in transforming our community services across organisations for the people of Carmarthenshire and future generations. The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7 day service, based on service need. This will be on a rota basis. 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 10/04/2025. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy Professional registration as recognised by HPC Evidence of attendance on relevant short courses and advanced training relevant to specialist area up to Master's level equivalent Desirable MSc & / or postgraduate diploma level in relevant area Fieldwork Education Training Member of BAOT Leadership training Experience Essential Extensive post - graduate experience Managing a complex caseload Delivering assessments / interventions via virtual platforms Inter-professional and multi- agency team working Direct involvement with carers and families Negotiation of service development Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements Therapeutic handling and risk assessments in relation to patient care including severely disabled patients Experience in staff development e.g. supervision Experience of appropriate delegation and supervision Desirable Evidence of student supervision Key worker/Case Manager People management / supervision of staff Negotiation of multidisciplinary working arrangements Leadership of clinical networks / clinical practice groups Leading service developments & change Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy Professional registration as recognised by HPC Evidence of attendance on relevant short courses and advanced training relevant to specialist area up to Master's level equivalent Desirable MSc & / or postgraduate diploma level in relevant area Fieldwork Education Training Member of BAOT Leadership training Experience Essential Extensive post - graduate experience Managing a complex caseload Delivering assessments / interventions via virtual platforms Inter-professional and multi- agency team working Direct involvement with carers and families Negotiation of service development Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements Therapeutic handling and risk assessments in relation to patient care including severely disabled patients Experience in staff development e.g. supervision Experience of appropriate delegation and supervision Desirable Evidence of student supervision Key worker/Case Manager People management / supervision of staff Negotiation of multidisciplinary working arrangements Leadership of clinical networks / clinical practice groups Leading service developments & change Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) 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 Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Eastgate 48 Stepney Place Llanelli SA14 8QF Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)