Senior Occupational Therapy Support Worker
We are seeking to recruit someone with knowledge in occupational therapy to join our Occupational Therapy Service in Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen Carmarthenshire.
You will work as part of a designated team to deliver an occupational therapy service, as delegated by occupational therapists, to people on the orthopaedic and surgical wards. Your role will be to support the occupational therapist to deliver what matters to the patient, to enable them to be rehabilitated and discharged home from hospital.
You will be part of a supportive team who will provide learning opportunities, formal and informal supervision. The occupational therapy team also works closely with colleagues from Health, Local Authorities and Third Sector Organisations to achieve best outcomes for the client group.
Part of the role will also be to support team operations, dealing appropriately with enquiries and undertake administrative tasks relevant to the role, such as data entry and audits.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Delivering the service in a manner and setting appropriate to the needs of client group, following agreed guidelines, protocols, policies and care pathways.
* Providing a service to a designated client group, based on instruction & guidance given by the occupational therapist.
* Working collaboratively with colleagues from Health, Local Authorities and Third Sector Organisations to achieve best outcomes.
* Supporting team operations, dealing appropriately with enquiries and undertake administrative tasks relevant to the role.
The post holder will be expected to travel within Carmarthenshire. The provision of a flexible 7-day service may be expected of this role, based on service need.
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.
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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.
Interviews to be held on 17/10/2025
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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