About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Bank staff. You will provide assessment and treatment to contribute to our Service delivery supporting our core functions. With a Home First focus we are working to maximize independence, and assist people to achieve their potential to manage at home after a hospital admission. Our teams also support admission avoidance, timely discharge from hospital and timely response on Wards, front of house and in the community.
Pembrokeshire is a beautiful area and the successful candidate will be part of a friendly, proactive occupational therapy service, working collaboratively with multi-professional teams to deliver high quality, evidence based, person centred occupational therapy that is committed to providing continuity of care for patients .
The Occupational Therapy Service has clinical networks and integrated pathways that span primary and secondary care and proactively supports training and development both as part of internal and external CPD.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of a team to deliver an effective and efficient occupational therapy service to improve the health & wellbeing of people.
Deliver the service in a manner and setting appropriate to the needs of client group, following professional codes of conduct and ethics and national and/or locally agreed guidelines, protocols, policies and care pathways.
Working with colleagues or alone; with individuals and groups; in people's homes, community settings and hospitals.
Autonomously manage an occupational therapy caseload, which includes those with complex presentations.
Selecting and undertaking assessments, developing person centred plans, delivering interventions, evaluating outcomes and adapting plan of care based on outcomes.
Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to providerehabilitation/recovery/reablement focussed on the needs of the individual.
Work collaboratively with colleagues from Health, Local Authorities and Third Sector Organisations to achieve best outcomes.
Support team operations, dealing appropriately with enquiries and undertaking administrative tasks relevant to the role.
Support the induction, education and development of others.
Support quality improvement, taking responsibility for defined projects.
Appropriately delegate work to, and supervise the work of, Junior staff, Students and Volunteers as required.
About us
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
Job description Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The post holder will have current HCPC registration and will be expected to travel between sites in a timely manner to visit patients at home.
As 7-day services are being developed, applicants must be prepared to work as part of a rota over 7 days.
Mileage allowance is payable, pool cars are available.
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 27/05/2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
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 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 relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness Understanding and application of clinical governance, including research and audit methodology
Desirable
Knowledge of other services that link across primary/secondary/ intermediate care Working Knowledge of therapeutic equipment Knowledge of Health Board and priorities Accredited Practice Educator Accredited Agored Assessor
Experience Essential
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 Direct involvement with carers and families Use of adapted techniques for improving patient outcomes Working as part of a team Self-development and application of learning
Desirable
Experience of working in a community setting Experience in same clinical area as post being applied for Experience of working with groups Experience of using virtual communication platforms for delivering service
Language Skills Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Withybush General Hospital
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)