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Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with knowledge in the management of patients with Rheumatology and conditions affecting functional use of hands, including splint fabrication.
You will be expected to work as part of the Rheumatology and Hand Therapy Occupational Therapy team to deliver high quality, evidence based occupational therapy intervention to individuals who are experiencing functional difficulties using their hands.
We’re seeking to appoint proactive, motivated and compassionate individuals with demonstrable experience in Rheumatology and Hand Therapy and a broad knowledge of clinical specialities, whose values are aligned to those of Hywel Dda University Health Board.
Applications are invited from occupational therapists with demonstrable experience in Rheumatology and Hand Therapy and a broad knowledge of clinical specialities, who are interested in working as part of an occupational therapy service which actively supports professional development and is committed to excellent patient care and service improvement.
The post holder will be expected to travel across Carmarthenshire and at times the Health Board footprint to visit patients at home and between sites and undertake service development. Mileage allowance is payable and a lease car scheme is available.
Main duties of the job
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You will have a buddy the first few weeks as part of your induction into our occupational therapy team, there will be formal supervision monthly, as well as informal when required. You will have a Personal Development appraisal once a year to support learning and development. Hywel Dda offers a wide range of learning within its own trust. There are options for flexible working.
We have pool cars if required, and mileage expenses for travelling to patients homes.
As an Occupational Therapy service, we recognise that our staff are our strongest asset and investment into the individual as a person as much as their professional development is important. We actively promote post-graduate study with shared funding opportunities. The pandemic has taught us more than ever the importance of work life balance and we encourage remote working when appropriate and flexible working arrangements.
The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7 day service, based on service need. This will be on a rota basis.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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. 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.
Interviews will be held on 16/10/2025.
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
* Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Current HCPC registration
* Knowledge of relevant current health and social care legislation applicable to role.
* Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office software.
* Understanding of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care.
* Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies.
* Understanding and application of clinical governance, including research and audit methodology.
* Understanding and application of relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness.
* Knowledge of other services that link across primary/secondary/intermediate care.
* Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment.
* Knowledge of Health Board and priorities.
* Accredited Agored Assessor.
Experience
* Significant post graduate experience of working as an occupational therapist across a range of settings and variety of conditions.
* Managing a complex and varied caseload.
* Working independently with indirect or arms length supervision.
* Delegation and Supervision of staff.
* Experience of coping independently with distressing or emotional situations in challenging work environments.
* Working as part of a team.
* Experience of contributing to service development and implementing service changes.
* Direct involvement with carers and families.
* Self-development and application of learning.
* Use of adapted techniques for improving patient outcomes.
* Experience of working with groups
* Experience of working in a community setting
* Experience of using virtual communication platforms for delivering service
* Experience in same clinical area as post being applied for
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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