Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technician
The closing date is 05 March 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Occupational Therapy Team as a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technician within the well‑established Community Resource Teams. We are looking for a motivated, dynamic, confident person with experience of working in an NHS community setting. The Team focuses on supporting people to maintain independence at home. The successful candidate will be based across two sites (Whitchurch and Llanrumney) and will also provide cover across the wider Cardiff area as required.
We can offer you a friendly, enthusiastic, supportive multi‑disciplinary environment to work in, continuing professional development opportunities, access to a varied caseload and professional support, supervision, regular team meetings and in‑service training. The Team is also made up of Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Dietitians, Pharmacy Technicians, Rehabilitation Coaches, Consultants, Age Connects Brokers and Local Authority staff.
This post involves travelling between a number of patient homes in the locality, often with equipment. The post‑holder will be required to be a driver with a valid UK driving licence and daily access to a car. There is also a small amount of home‑based working to complete administration tasks. You will be provided with the support and equipment required to work at home, but internet/Wi‑Fi connection is essential.
Main duties of the job
As an Occupational Therapy Technician within the Cardiff Community Resource Team, you will be working with the Occupational Therapists to implement and manage aspects of the Occupational Therapy treatment programme in consultation with patients, families, caregivers and other members of the Multi‑Disciplinary Team. This will include working with people in their own home with the aim of restoring their functional ability, assessing for standard aids under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist, carrying out routine administrative duties as per departmental policies and many other tasks including involvement in waiting list management and providing training.
The Team provides a seven‑day service with a weekend and bank holiday rota in place, which the successful candidate will participate in. Sound IT skills will be required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Working across six hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10‑year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job responsibilities
To assist and contribute to the therapeutic care delivery to patients in the Occupational Therapy service under the direction and supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist.
* To take responsibility for implementing and managing aspects of the Occupational Therapy treatment programme in consultation with service users and/or carers/key workers (e.g., prepare and plan group and/or individual therapeutic activity).
* To use specialised technical/creative skills to manage and provide a flexible, client‑centred programme of therapeutic activities for individuals/groups of clients aimed at restoring functional ability in hospital and community settings, across specialities working and with other professional groups/agencies.
* To assess for standard aids with guidance of the Occupational Therapist.
* To work as part of the Occupational Therapy team.
* To promote independence, health and well‑being and safety in hospital or community settings.
* To carry out routine administrative duties as per departmental policies.
Qualifications
* Good standard of basic education to include GCSE maths and English (A‑C) or equivalent.
* NVQ/QCF level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge, or NVQ/QCF level 3 (e.g., AGORED diploma).
* Additional training to diploma level or equivalent via short course and experience and competencies achieved through accredited courses.
* Health and social care related qualification.
Experience
* Relevant experience of working in a rehabilitation/clinical setting.
* Organisation of delegated workload to support direct patient care.
* Inter‑professional team working.
* Involvement with carers and families.
* Experience of working across statutory and voluntary agencies.
* Previous experience of therapy assistant role.
Skills
* Acts in accordance with Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales.
* Basic IT skills.
* Ability to use analytical skills and judgement.
* Excellent communication abilities and teamwork skills.
* Ability to work independently and to seek appropriate advice.
* Demonstrable skills in the facilitation and co‑facilitation of therapeutic group work.
* Enabling skills necessary to work with people with mental health problems.
* Ability to work flexibly in a range of settings including hospital and community.
* Ability to participate in the management of support staff and students.
* Ability to manage own time reflecting punctuality and consistent attendance.
* Knowledge of spreadsheets and databases.
* Preparation and planning of own groups in line with the Occupational Therapy plan.
Special Knowledge
* Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work and related issues.
* Knowledge of teaching skills appropriate to adults, and knowledge of learning styles.
* Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the other professions in the multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency team.
* Knowledge of the range of interventions appropriate in the treatment of people with hand injury and following surgery.
* Knowledge of the anatomy of the hand and upper limb.
* Experience of upper limb exercise programmes.
* Knowledge of the application of models of practice for Occupational Therapy.
* Knowledge of the procedures pertaining to the ordering, monitoring and control of stock equipment.
Personal Qualities
* Commitment, enthusiasm and flexibility to the needs of the service.
* Ability to accept standards of others without prejudice.
* Good health and fitness.
* Smart appearance.
* Ability to cope well under pressure.
* Demonstrate initiative.
Other
* Ability to travel to meet the demands of the post.
* Broad range of interests.
* The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role.
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.
Address
Cardiff Community Resource Team
North West Locality Office, Park Road, Whitchurch
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