Band 5 Occupational Therapist Static
The closing date is 17 December 2025
Occupational Therapist for the Llandough Centre for Specialist Spinal Rehabilitation.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and suitably skilled Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the dynamic spinal cord injury rehabilitation team based at the University hospital of Llandough. You will also be part of the larger spinal team which includes services in University hospital of Wales.
This is an exciting period as we are currently operationalising our Occupational Therapy strategy across the spinal pathway providing opportunity to engage in service development and ensuring we provide the best value to our service users.
We wish to appoint an ambitious and motivated individual with excellent communication skills, effective team working and a passion for development and service improvement.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner and will have relevant undergraduate experience for the role. They will undertake clinical duties as required and will contribute to the general running of the service.
The postholder will work within an agreed job plan and objectives which will be reviewed yearly as part of the UHB appraisal process.
They may be required to work their normal contracted hours flexibly in a variety of different working patterns in response to the needs of the service where they are placed. For example, this could include working their contracted hours as part of a 7‑day job plan or working their hours over a pattern that includes extended days and unsocial hours. They will take responsibility for their own patient caseload, deciding on nature, type and frequency of intervention with support from more experienced staff. They will work as part of the multidisciplinary team and will communicate across agencies as appropriate.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 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 focussed 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 be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work in accordance with HCPC and All Wales Health and Care standards.
To carry a clinical caseload involving undertaking a comprehensive assessment, using clinical reasoning skills to formulate and deliver individual intervention programmes.
To make independent clinical decisions, evaluate intervention outcomes with support from senior staff and alter or progress intervention programmes accordingly.
To utilise physical skills relevant to the clinical area i.e. use of specialist equipment and tools, advanced sensory skills, manual and mobilising skills in order to deliver effective interventions.
In partnership with other professionals provide excellent care in line with Health and Care Standards. This process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care in accordance with UHB policies and procedures.
To advise and educate individuals and their families/carers on the management of individual problems, to overcome barriers to change and facilitate behaviour change.
To participate in the on‑call and emergency duty rotas at allocated site.
To continuously evaluate own practice ensuring it is up‑to‑date and evidence based, complying with UHB and professional clinical guidelines.
To manage clinical risk within own case load with support from experienced staff.
To maintain comprehensive and accurate clinical records to comply with legal and departmental requirements. To maintain strict confidentiality of person identifiable information in accordance with the clinical governance framework.
To be aware of the available digital platforms and access person identifiable data appropriately to deliver timely, efficient care to provide holistic care.
To utilise digital technology to enhance care and delivery.
To delegate and take responsibility for work undertaken by support workers and assist in their clinical supervision.
To observe Professional Standards and codes of conduct at all times and comply with Departmental Policies and current legislation, including The Health & Safety at Work Act, Access to Medical Records and Data Protection Acts.
To make known to the Team Lead/ line manager, any deficiency in working conditions, equipment and procedures that may constitute a hazard. To ensure adequate precautions are instituted paying particular attention to the hazards of lone working in the community setting.
To be integral within the relevant multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences. Ensuring collaboration with the person receiving a service to ensure shared decision making, advocating for the individual, providing a professional opinion.
To evaluate and manage risk in the best interest of the individual i.e. discharge planning and issuing equipment.
To promote and support rights by promoting shared decision making, respecting individual choice and beliefs, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times.
To communicate relevant clinical information to all members of the MDT within health and social services.
To comply with all relevant Infection Prevention and Control procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Recognised qualification degree/equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
* H.C.P.C Registration.
Experience
* Experience of working across a broad range of clinical areas at undergraduate level.
* Experience working as part of an MDT.
* Work experience in NHS environment.
Skills
* Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload.
* Ability to work in a multi‑disciplinary team.
* Excellent communication skills with healthcare professionals and the public.
* Proven decision‑making skills/evidence of clinical reasoning.
* Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records and statistical information.
* Personal responsibility for learning and development.
Special knowledge
* Occupational Therapy clinical knowledge of a wide variety of conditions and treatments; evidence of relevant CPD.
* Awareness of Health and Safety / clinical risk management.
* Professional confidence.
* Able to role‑model UHB behaviours and values.
Other
* Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service.
* Able to travel, in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the job, this may include cross‑site working or various locations, carrying sensitive information and bulky equipment (if applicable to role).
* Ability to speak and understand Welsh.
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.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum, pro rata
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