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Community Occupational Therapist
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-AHP157-0826
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ysbyty Bryn y Neuadd
Town
LLanfairfechan
Salary
£40,559 - £48,841 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/09/2026 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Occupational Therapist

Band 6

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.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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.

The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

 

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Community Rehabilitation Team based at the Heavy Workshop, Bryn y Neuadd Hospital.

This unique role combines specialist neurorehabilitation practice within the community with the opportunity to support the development and delivery of rehabilitation programmes within our established Heavy Workshop service. The successful candidate will work closely with workshop staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patients attending the workshop have meaningful, goal-focused rehabilitation plans that maximise independence, confidence and participation in everyday life.

The post holder will also carry a clinical caseload within the Arfon Community Team (CRT), with a particular focus on supporting individuals with neurological conditions. This provides an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills in community neurorehabilitation, working with patients within their own homes and communities to optimise recovery and long-term self-management.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be able to:

  • Autonomously assess for and provide comprehensive interventions for patients in specialist areas.
  • Provide supervision and support for junior colleagues.
  • Support the development of both the team and department as required.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

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 or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
  • Short courses at post graduate diploma level.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant post graduate experience
Desirable criteria
  • Broad band 5 rotational experience.

Aptitude and ability

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of working independently/ level of supervision relevant to experience.
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to lifelong learning to develop own professional skills.

Other

Essential criteria
  • Able to meet the travel between sites in a timely manner
  • Able to work hours flexibly over 7 days service if required.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tracey Evans
Job title
Clinical lead Occupational Therapist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000852888
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