Job summary We are seeking Occupational Therapists interested in developing their career in Carmarthenshire. You will have the support of the occupational therapy team and opportunities to develop your practice across a variety of specialties and settings and we actively support supervision and continued professional development. Specialties can vary but generally include: Acute Care (Medicine, Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics) Paediatrics Mental Health Admission avoidance/A&E Stroke Community rehabilitation Intermediate Care Mental Health Commissioning Applications from registered occupational therapists as well as final year occupational therapy students are welcomed. As 7 day services are developed, applicants must be prepared to work as part of a rota to cover 7 days.The post holder will be expected to travel within the HDUHB area. Mileage allowance is payable, pool cars and a lease car scheme is available. Main duties of the job You will be expected to work as part of a team to deliver high quality, evidence based, person centred occupational therapy to people, supporting an integrated model of care that promotes faster recovery from illness; prevention of unnecessary acute hospital admission and premature admission to long-term residential care, support timely discharge from hospital and maximize independent living. Applications are welcomed from newly qualified (or due to qualify), or someone who is keen to return or continue in this role.Successful applicants will be proactive, motivated and compassionate and whose values are aligned to those of the Health Board: Putting people at the heart of everything we do Working together to be the best that we can be Striving to deliver and develop excellent services 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 11 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 100-AHP102-0325 Job locations Carmarthenshire Carmarthenshire SA31 2AF Job description Job responsibilities 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. Interview will be held on 03/04/2025. Job description Job responsibilities 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. Interview will be held on 03/04/2025. Person Specification Qualfications and Knowledge Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy Current HCPC registration Knowledge of relevant current health and social care legislation applicable to role Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office software. Understanding of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care. Awareness of clinical governance, including research and audit methodology. Awareness of relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness. Desirable Knowledge of other services that link across primary/secondary/intermediate care Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment. Knowledge of Health Board and priorities. Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies. Other Essential Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Flexible approach to needs of the service Experience Essential Experience of working in therapy or other relevant field, which may include practice education, voluntary or paid employment. Working with a variety of people with differing needs. Managing a caseload Working as part of a team Direct involvement with carers and families Self-development and application of learning Use of adapted techniques for improving patient outcomes Desirable Contributing to improving services Experience of working with groups Experience of working in a community setting Delegation and supervision of staff Experience of coping independently with distressing or emotional situations in challenging work environments Experience of using virtual communication platforms for delivering service. Langugae Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Person Specification Qualfications and Knowledge Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy Current HCPC registration Knowledge of relevant current health and social care legislation applicable to role Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office software. Understanding of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care. Awareness of clinical governance, including research and audit methodology. Awareness of relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness. Desirable Knowledge of other services that link across primary/secondary/intermediate care Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment. Knowledge of Health Board and priorities. Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies. Other Essential Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Flexible approach to needs of the service Experience Essential Experience of working in therapy or other relevant field, which may include practice education, voluntary or paid employment. Working with a variety of people with differing needs. Managing a caseload Working as part of a team Direct involvement with carers and families Self-development and application of learning Use of adapted techniques for improving patient outcomes Desirable Contributing to improving services Experience of working with groups Experience of working in a community setting Delegation and supervision of staff Experience of coping independently with distressing or emotional situations in challenging work environments Experience of using virtual communication platforms for delivering service. Langugae 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 Carmarthenshire Carmarthenshire SA31 2AF Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)