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Job summary

Main area
Adult Mental Health
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
100-AHP050-0525
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Prince Phillip Hospital
Town
Llanelli
Salary
£37,898 - £45,637 Per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/06/2025 23:59
Interview date
24/06/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Experienced Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Adult Mental Health

Band 6

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.

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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

An exciting and opportunity has arisen for a full time qualified Occupational Therapist to develop their clinical skills under the Occupational Therapy Career Framework working in Adult Mental Health at Bryngofal ward, based at Prince Phillip Hospital in Llanelli.

Adult Mental Health Service (AMH) are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with a specific interest in AMH and passion for working with people with functional mental health issues. This post is a fantastic opportunity to develop the Occupational Therapy role in inpatient environment and contribute to service developments. The key aims of the service include proactive care, providing an inclusive and multi-disciplinary pathway enabling people to improve function and return to their home of choice.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be responsible for autonomously holding an Occupational Therapy caseload for clients with functional mental health issues on Bryngofal ward, which includes those with complex presentations. This will involve selecting and undertaking evidence-based assessments, developing holistic and person-centred goals and care plans, delivering interventions, evaluating outcomes and adapting plan of care based on outcomes.

The post holder will be keen to develop best practice in compliance with A Healthier Wales, and will maintain close links with Community Mental Health Teams in AMH as well as other services to support patients on discharge.

The post holder will be required to develop positive relationships between all healthcare professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies, maintaining good communication across all areas. You will have the benefit of working with and providing Supervision for an OT Technicians and will be expected to act as clinical Supervisor to Undergraduate students.

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 is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
 
Community facilities, including:    

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will be proactive in developing their clinical skills and competencies, within this specialist field. Occupational Therapists within Hywel Dda have access to regular supervision and annual PADRs. Continuing professional development opportunities include attending Clinical Practice meetings, Clinical Case Supervision, Peer Support opportunities, Occupational Therapy specific training and opportunities to engage in Post Graduate Qualifications. 

Bryngofal unit is situated within the site of Prince Philip Hospital in, Llanelli. As well as all the benefits the Trust offer, we are central to all local shopping centres, public transport is on site, and M4 is within a mile. Llanelli is a market town and the largest community in Carmarthenshire located on the Loughor estuary only 10.5 miles from Swansea. Llanelli has scenic coastal paths, beautiful beaches, a choice of nature and wildlife areas, historic landmarks and a variety of bars and restaurants to enjoy on your days off.

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.

Interviews will be held on 24.06.2025

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Degree/Diploma 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
  • Understanding of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care.
  • Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies.
  • Understanding and application of clinical governance, including research and audit methodology.
  • Understanding and application of relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of other services that link across primary/second ary/intermediate care.
  • Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment.
  • Knowledge of Health Board and priorities.
  • Accredited Practice Educator.
  • Accredited Agored Assessor.

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
  • Flexible approach to needs of the service

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant post graduate experience of working as an occupational therapist across a range of settings and variety of conditions.
  • Managing a complex and varied caseload.
  • Working independently with indirect or arms length supervision.
  • Delegation and Supervision of staff.
  • Experience of coping independently with distressing or emotional situations in challenging work environments.
  • Working as part of a team.
  • Experience of contributing to service development and implementing service changes.
  • Direct involvement with carers and families.
  • Self-development and application of learning.
  • Use of adapted techniques for improving patient outcomes.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working with groups.
  • Experience of working in a community setting.
  • Experience of using virtual communication platforms for delivering service.
  • Experience in same clinical area as post being applied for

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCarer Confident -Accomplished - WelshStep into healthCarer Confident -AccomplishedDefence 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
Karen Sharrock
Job title
Professional Lead Occupational Therapist
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Contact [email protected] for further details.

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