Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and forward‑thinking Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team within Holywell Community Hospital setting. The role offers the chance to work with a diverse and complex caseload, supporting patients with a wide range of physical, functional, and cognitive needs to achieve their goals as they transition through rehabilitation and recovery. The post is ideal for a skilled clinician seeking progression and looking to broaden their clinical skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care, using your clinical expertise to promote independence, enhance wellbeing, and enable safe discharge planning. The role includes supervision of a Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist, an Assistant Practitioner, and students, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to consolidate or expand their leadership experience.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for adults with varied and often complex needs, including physical, neurological, and frailty‑related conditions.
• Develop and implement personalised rehabilitation plans in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Lead on discharge planning focusing on a home first approach, working closely with patients, families, and the wider MDT to ensure safe, timely, and coordinated transitions of care.
• Use advanced clinical reasoning to identify risks, recommend appropriate equipment and adaptations, and advise on strategies to maximise safety and independence.
• Implement strategies to minimise deconditioning and promote functional independence.
• Manage your time and caseload effectively, working flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior staff, students, and therapy assistants, contributing to their ongoing development.
• Participate in service development initiatives, quality improvement projects, and audit activities to enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

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