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Job summary

Main area
Occupational Therapy
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
100-AHP002-0126
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush General Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£31,516 - £38,364 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/02/2026 23:59
Interview date
09/02/2026

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Rotational Occupational Therapist

Band 5

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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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


 

Job overview

We are seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our rotation,  in Pembrokeshire.  West Wales is a leading example of an integrated rural healthcare model and offers excellent opportunities to develop your skills in many areas of practice. Our rotations are every 6 months giving regular opportunities to learn new skills and be part of supportive and friendly teams.

Pembrokeshire is an area of outstanding natural beauty with access to coastal areas, a wide variety of outdoor activities and cultural events.

We can offer you experience in a wide variety of clinical areas, with options of rotational posts in specialties including:

  • Acute Medicine, Trauma and Orthopaedics
  • Stroke services- supporting Acute and Community
  • Community Rehabilitation in a Rehabilitation Hospital and Home setting
  • Paediatric Services

We proactively encourage learning and development.

Mileage expenses are payable, and pool cars available.

Click here to hear all about why our employees chose Hywel Dda UHB as their employer Allied Health Professional Recruitment – Occupational Therapist

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to work as part of a team to deliver high quality, evidence based and person centred occupational therapy, supporting our integrated model of care focused on enabling people to engage in meaningful occupations. 

You will have the support of an occupational therapy team, with opportunities to develop your practice and skills in a variety of areas.
We are a learning organisation and value supervision and continued professional development.

Successful applicants will be proactive, motivated and compassionate, with values aligned to those of our Health Board:
Putting people at the heart of everything we do
Working together to be the best that we can be
Striving to deliver and develop excellent services

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

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.

Interview will be held on  09/02/2026

Person specification

Qualfications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Current HCPC registration
  • Knowledge of relevant current health and social care legislation applicable to role
  • Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office software
  • Awareness of relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness
  • Understanding of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care
  • Awareness of clinical governance, including research and audit methodology.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of other services that link across primary/secondary/intermediate care
  • Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment.
  • Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in therapy or other relevant field, which may include practice education, voluntary or paid employment.
  • Working with a variety of people with differing needs
  • Working as part of a team
  • Self-development and application of learning
  • Use of adapted techniques for improving patient outcomes
  • Managing a caseload
  • Direct involvement with carers and families
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working with groups
  • Experience of coping independently with distressing or emotional situations in challenging work environments
  • Experience of working in a community setting
  • Contributing to improving services
  • Delegation and Supervision of staff
  • Experience of using virtual communication platforms for delivering service

Langugae Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

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
Helen Stamp
Job title
Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01437 774090
Additional information

Helen Stamp, 01437 774090, [email protected]

Ceri Dean, 01437 773509, [email protected]

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