Job locations
Glangwili General Hospital, Dolgwilli Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF
Job Summary
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 to people with conditions such as respiratory, cardiac and frailty. Your role will be to support the occupational therapist to deliver what matters to the patient, enable them to be rehabilitated and discharged home from hospital, and at times to outreach post‑discharge. Part of the role will also be to support team operations, dealing appropriately with enquiries and undertaking administrative tasks relevant to the role, such as data entry and audits. You will be part of a supportive team that provides 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.
Main duties of the job
* Work as part of a designated team to deliver an occupational therapy service, as delegated by occupational therapists, to improve the health and wellbeing of people.
* Deliver the service in a manner and setting appropriate to the needs of the client group, following agreed guidelines, protocols, policies and care pathways. This may include working with colleagues or alone, with individuals and groups, in people's homes, community settings and hospitals.
* Provide a service to a designated client group, based on instruction and guidance given by the occupational therapist. This will include undertaking specific assessments and interventions independently as part of an overall plan of care delegated by the occupational therapist.
* 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.
* Travel within Carmarthenshire.
* Be available for flexible 7‑day service if required by service need.
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 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 details
Date posted: 09 February 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £27,898 to £30,615 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time
Reference number: 100‑ACS032‑0226
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews to be held on 23 02 2026. A full job description and person specification are attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism and enhance patient and service‑user experiences. We welcome applications from Welsh speakers. 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.
Person Specification
Essential (Qualifications and Knowledge)
* Evidence of Level 3 qualification relevant to workplace or other equivalent training, qualifications or experience
* Level 4 experience with a willingness to complete relevant Level 4 qualification within a specified timescale after successful appointment
* I.T skills with good knowledge and application of Microsoft Office applications
* Numeracy and literacy to at least level 2 (GCSE level, grade C or above)
* Good knowledge of Occupational Therapy through acquired experience and/or training
* Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment
* Knowledge of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care
Desirable (Qualifications and Knowledge)
* Evidence of role‑related CPD activities
* Trusted Assessor training in equipment and adaptations
* Knowledge of Clinical Governance, including research and audit
* Knowledge of relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness of interventions
* Knowledge of Health Board priorities and practices
* Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies
Essential Experience
* Broad range of experience working within a therapy service or other relevant field, including voluntary and paid experience
* Working with a variety of people with differing needs
* Working as part of a team
* Working independently
* Managing own time and prioritising activities
* Contributing to service improvement
* Self‑development and learning
* Use of adapted techniques for improving patient independence
Desirable Experience
* Experience of working with groups
* Experience of working in a community setting
* Supervision of staff
* Experience of using motivational interviewing or solutions‑focused interventions
* Experience coping independently with distressing or emotional situations in challenging work environments
* Experience of using virtual communication platforms (e.g. Skype, Teams, Zoom)
Desirable Language Skills
* Welsh speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service 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.
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