Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy Band 6
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 001-AHP055-0625
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Various Sites
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £37,898 - £45,637 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Occupational Therapist
Band 6
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
· We are kind and caring
· We are respectful
· We have trust and integrity
· We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
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
Job overview
We are pleased to offer a Band 6 opportunity within Cardiff and Vale Occupational Therapy Service, supporting the palliative care pathway. The postholder will work closely with the Specialist Palliative Care MDT to ensure that patients receive timely Occupational Therapy assessment and proactive interventions to deliver the Right Care at the Right Time in the Right Place.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
This static part-time Occupational Therapy post will further develop your leadership and management skills within the Cardiff & Vale UHB Palliative Care Team. You will have opportunity to consolidate clinical skills, build experience and invest in quality improvement developments. The postholder will be supported with induction/training and clinical supervision. You will be supported in your professional development underpinned by the RCOT Pillars of Practice and Cardiff and Vale Occupational Therapy Strategy and Operational Plan 2024-2026. You will deliver occupationally focused practice, delivering outcomes that matter to people using evidence based practice and research. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. The post will primarily be based in University Hospital Llandough, but you may also be required to work in the University Hospital of Wales to meet service demands.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
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
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Will hold a qualification in Occupational Therapy at degree level or equivalent
- Holds professional registration as awarded by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Evidence of recent learning and continued professional development at a higher level
Desirable criteria
- Practice Educator Training Qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Have sufficient experience that includes experience in at least 2 discrete service areas
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Managing a caseload
- Inter-professional and multi-agency team working
- Direct involvement with carers and families.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Autonomous practitioner with self management skills
- Planning and prioritisation of workload
- Ability to support and supervise others (formally responsible for supervising Band 5 and Support Staff)
- Mechanisms of audit and research methodology
- Knowledge of current healthcare policies and application
Desirable criteria
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role.
Special knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of services that link across the primary/secondary care interface to provide integrated care in specialism
- Knowledge and application of Health and Safety at Work Act
- Seating and posture management assessment for wheelchair users
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Adaptive skills that embrace change and new developments
- Ability to cope well under pressure.
- Professional confidence.
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Angharad Ralley
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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