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Job summary

Main area
Perinatal Mental Health Services
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Full time although part time hours will be considered)
Job ref
100-ACS102-0725
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ty Myddfai
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£27,898 - £30,615 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/08/2025 23:59
Interview date
14/08/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Perinatal Occupational Therapy Technician

Band 4

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Job overview

The Specialist Perinatal Service is excited about the development of a Perinatal Occupational Therapy Technician post covering three counties. Our Health Board is at the forefront of delivering this innovative, preventative service, by fully integrating Perinatal Service provision within our routine antenatal services, offering all Specialist assessments in antenatal departments to normalise Perinatal Mental Health in our local communities.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist Technician, who has experience of working with either adult or maternal mental health. The successful candidate will join a passionate, dynamic and creative team, who are focused on ensuring a more secure start in life, for all children, building resilience, which leads to a brighter future.

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

Interviews will be held on 14/08/2025

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97
  • community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person specification

Qualification and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Numeracy and literacy to minimum GCSE level or equivalent
  • Level 4 OT support worker diploma or equivalent experience with the ability complete support worker diploma within designated timeframe
  • Has knowledge of occupational therapy principles and grading/task analysis to improve function.
  • Have an understanding of meaningful activity as a therapeutic tool to improve function
  • Have an understanding of Perinatal mental health and emotional wellbeing.
  • Evidence of broad base of general education and/or life experience.
  • Knowledge of leisure, creative and technical skills and its application within one to one and group interventions.
  • Understanding of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care setting.
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of commitment to personal and career development relevant to clinical area
  • Level 4 in a relevant health and social care discipline or equivalent experience
  • Professional, technical or academic qualifications which relate to clinical practice
  • All Wales passports in Moving and Handling and Violence and aggression
  • Baby massage trained
  • MIMHS trained
  • Emotional Coping Skills trained.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • A range of clinical experience related to supporting individuals with mental health needs.
  • Range of clinical experience as support staff within therapy services.
  • Experience with graded activity and delivering occupation based interventions.
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Experience of working autonomously within ward and or community setting
  • Experience of working with groups of patients
  • An interest in / practical knowledge of a range of technical and practical skills
  • Experience of using a computer with knowledge of common software.
Desirable criteria
  • Additional clinical or health care related experience
  • Personal experience of perinatal mental health issues/ or family member/ close friend.
  • Experience working with families or children.

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

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
Jane Whalley
Job title
Perinatal Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01267 229700
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