Job summary The Swansea Bay University Health Board Occupational Therapy Service offers a wealth of experience, diversity and progression. We are proud to be a profession which is well respected within the Health Board and one which offers an environment in which therapists of all levels can experience nurture, encouragement, development and can excel. Swansea Bay University Health Board currently hasa Band 5 vacancy for a Rotational Occupational Therapist. The Band 5 rotation offers 40 different placements across a wide variety of specialties, including in-patient, community, physical, adult mental health, older person's mental health, learning disabilities, paediatrics, forensic mental health, burns & plastics, stroke, orthopaedics, oncology and palliative care. We provide a commitment to training and education, including preceptorship, post-graduate study, and leadership programmes, ensuring the future of Occupational Therapy within the Health Board is strong and exciting. You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, the contract hours includes a 7-day shift pattern, with extended working hours covering 365days of the year. Due to the large geographical area that the health board covers it is an expectation of the role that you will be able to travel across sites to client's homes and community settings in a timely manner where required Main duties of the job To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions where appropriate; hospital, community, patients' homes, schools, outpatient settings and maintaining associated records. To organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To ensure clinical records are kept to agreed standards and report accurately to others. To work in partnership with clients, carers and all stake holders including the multidisciplinary/ multi-agency team to identify relevant goals. To develop skills and knowledge through participation in the Preceptorship Programme and the Band 5 development and competency framework. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. We encourage you to contact us to discuss more specific details regarding the service area and job role. About us Swansea Bay University Health Board (formerly ABMU) was created on 1 April 2019, after responsibility for providing healthcare services in the Bridgend County Borough Council area passed from ABMU to the new Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Swansea Bay UHB covers a population of around 390,000 in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas and we have a budget of around £1bn. The Health Board employs approximately 12,500 staff. It has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton in Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot Hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot. We also have a community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals. Mental health and learning disabilities services are provided both in hospital and community settings. Morriston also delivers one of two cardiac surgery services in Wales. The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda University Health Board and Swansea University. ARCH is a unique collaboration project aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of South West Wales. To find out more, please see: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ Our values: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/jobs/why-work-for-us/ Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 130-AHP017-0325 Job locations Morriston Hospital Heol Maes Eglwys Morriston SA6 6NL 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 in Occupational Therapy (or other relevant OT qualification) Professional Registration with HCPC Desirable Membership of professional body - BAOT Experience & Knowledge Essential Evidence of knowledge of current best practice in OT Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice Understanding of a wide range of pathological and traumatic processes, and the impact on occupational Skills & Abilities Essential Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance. Ability to travel across sites to clients homes and community settings where required in order to carry out clinical tasks Planning, time management and organisational skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy (or other relevant OT qualification) Professional Registration with HCPC Desirable Membership of professional body - BAOT Experience & Knowledge Essential Evidence of knowledge of current best practice in OT Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice Understanding of a wide range of pathological and traumatic processes, and the impact on occupational Skills & Abilities Essential Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance. Ability to travel across sites to clients homes and community settings where required in order to carry out clinical tasks Planning, time management and organisational skills 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 Swansea Bay University Health Board Address Morriston Hospital Heol Maes Eglwys Morriston SA6 6NL Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)