Overview
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.
If you are a registered health care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]
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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.
Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Adult Community Learning Disability Service, Occupational Therapy Service in Ceredigion for a part time (22.5 hours per week) Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner. The Learning Disability Services strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies.
Role and Responsibilities
* The Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner role is critical to supporting the implementation of therapeutic interventions as guided by the qualified occupational therapist. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting service users to increase their independence and achieve their personal goals.
* The post holder will work independently and alongside the Occupational Therapist and other members of the team, to deliver assessed therapeutic interventions, which are meaningful to the individual and may include for example, skills development techniques, providing support and advice and the provision of equipment.
* The successful candidate will work across a variety of settings to include hospitals, a person’s home, educational establishments and community & leisure facilities.
* Adaptability, good communication skills and self-motivation are all essential to the role.
* Work as part of a designated team to deliver an effective and efficient occupational therapy service, as delegated by occupational therapists, to improve the health & wellbeing of people.
* Deliver the service in a manner and setting appropriate to the needs of 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 guidance given by the occupational therapist. This will include working with a delegated caseload, undertaking specific assessments, developing person centred plans and delivering interventions independently as part of an overall plan of care.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues from Health, Local Authorities and Third Sector Organisations to achieve best outcomes.
* Support team operations, dealing appropriately with enquiries and undertake administrative tasks relevant to the role.
Welsh Language
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.
Interview
Interviews will be held on 13/02/2026
About Hywel Dda University Health Board
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
Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
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