Job overview

 Hywel Dda University Health Board and Carmarthenshire Local Authority presents an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Community Team.

We are an innovative, well-established integrated team.  We strive to deliver the right support, at the right time in the right place as close to home as possible.

As a team we have an excellent reputation for our recent innovation and leadership to unite, transform and evolve our services according to the changing needs of our population.

We work together within an MDT to provide  assessment, intervention, and rehabilitation to improve function, reduce risk of de-conditioning and improve the well-being of individuals within their own homes.

As a versatile postgraduate, you will need to have knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions, complex manual handling, and knowledge in diverse conditions, as well as a good understanding of current issues affecting community and hospital services.

Successful applicants will require an excellent ability to work autonomously, managing and prioritising a diverse caseload, be a highly self-motivated proactive person, with drive and initiative.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive, enthusiastic, and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and forward‑thinking Community Occupational Therapy Service.

As a key member of our team, you will contribute to delivering an effective, high‑quality occupational therapy service that supports the health and wellbeing of the people we serve. Working within an established multidisciplinary team, you will provide interventions in settings appropriate to the needs of our client group, adhering to professional standards, codes of conduct, and national and local policies. 

We are committed to supporting your professional growth. You will receive regular clinical supervision, professional support, and access to a range of relevant training opportunities tailored to your existing experience and development needs. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive working environment where you can continue to build both your clinical expertise and leadership skills.

As a service, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We actively encourage and support ongoing learning and development, including opportunities for postgraduate study to enhance your professional practice.

The post holder will require excellent organisational and communication skills and will deliver comprehensive, person‑centred assessments and interventions. You will also play an important role in supporting and supervising junior Occupational Therapy staff and students.

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