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Job summary

Main area
Occupational Therapy
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent: Full Time
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref
130-AHP044-0425
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Caswell Clinic
Town
Bridgend
Salary
£30,420 - £37,030 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/05/2025 23:59

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Static Occupational Therapist

Band 5

Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.    


Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.


Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.


 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Occupational Therapy Team in Caswell Clinic, Medium Secure Unit. 

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.   

 

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.  

 

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.   

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent OT qualification)
  • Professional Registration with HCPC
Desirable criteria
  • Membership of professional body BAOT

Skills

Essential criteria
  • 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

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • 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 understanding of the processes that have led to occupational dysfunction

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoStonewall Health ChampionsStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesStonewall Hyrwyddwr Amrywiaeth Diversity ChampionDisability confident employerEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principles

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Catherine Roberts
Job title
Lead OT Secure Services, Recovery, & AMH
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

For visits and further information on the role :

Janet Day - Band 7 Occupational Therapist 

[email protected]

 

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