Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for a crucial role at Withybush General Hospital. This position demands clinical leadership within an MDT framework, focusing on a patient-centered ‘Home First’ approach to care. The ideal candidate will possess advanced clinical skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and a commitment to continuous professional development. They will engage in managing a complex caseload, providing evidence-based practice, and supporting service compliance within diverse healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-graduate experience managing a complex caseload.
• Evidence of attendance on relevant short courses and advanced training.
• Ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support the team’s development.
• Work autonomously and supervise staff, managing a diverse caseload.
• Engage with key stakeholders to promote service development.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Time Management

Risk Assessment

Therapeutic Handling

Education

Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Professional registration as recognised by HCPC

MSc & / or postgraduate diploma level in relevant area (desirable)

Job description

Job summary

If you are an experienced Occupational Therapist, who is also a proactive, motivated and compassionate individual, then this is an opportunity for you to use your skills to provide Clinical Leadership delivering Occupational Therapy in Pembrokeshire.

Based in Withybush General Hospital we believe in a Home First approach, with Occupational Therapy as an integral part of MDT working, providing Occupational Therapy input to a range of Wards that include Medicine, Cardiac, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Frailty, as well as patients coming through the trauma network pathway with neurological conditions.

You will need good interpersonal skills to provide leadership and advice; to support and coordinate the triage and allocation of cases; to oversee the handover process and guide appropriate, relevant clinical discussions.

Team priorities change throughout the day. We are therefore seeking to appoint a self-motivated, forward-thinking person, who will be committed to the development of themselves and the team, striving to provide close working with the wider acute multidisciplinary team, intermediate care and the community and third sector teams aiming to deliver the right support, at the right time with an ethos of home first.

Main duties of the job

You will need to have a flexible approach to the needs of the service and be an organised individual with excellent time management skills, able to manage a complex caseload.

You will have advanced clinical knowledge, risk assessment skills and Manual Handling experience.

You will need the ability and skills to work autonomously and alongside members of the team in a managerial and clinical role with responsibilities including PDR and supervision of staff.

You will be committed to delivering evidence based practice, developing your own clinical skills and those of others.

You will provide leadership in the development and ongoing quality assurance of the service, undertaking evaluation, audit, and contributing to research as required.

You will have skills in supporting a range of colleagues, including junior members, members of the wider multidisciplinary team and the Service Lead.

You will be able to represent Occupational Therapy in discussions with key stakeholders and promote service development aimed at improving patient outcomes, experience and flow throughout the hospital and on to their homes.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh Speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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 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:o Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwesto Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshireo Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settingso 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 providerso Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job description

Job responsibilities

As 7 day services are being developed, applicants must be prepared to work as part of a rota over 7 days. The post holder will be expected to travel between sites to visit patients at home. Mileage allowance is payable, pool cars and a lease car scheme is available.

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.

We are looking for someone who supports the key values of health board:

Putting people at the heart of everything we do

Striving to develop and deliver excellent services

Working together to be the best we can be

We encourage self development and opportunities for you to grow as a professional.

Interviews will be held on 22/07/2025.

Job description
Job responsibilities

As 7 day services are being developed, applicants must be prepared to work as part of a rota over 7 days. The post holder will be expected to travel between sites to visit patients at home. Mileage allowance is payable, pool cars and a lease car scheme is available.

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.

We are looking for someone who supports the key values of health board:

Putting people at the heart of everything we do

Striving to develop and deliver excellent services

Working together to be the best we can be

We encourage self development and opportunities for you to grow as a professional.

Interviews will be held on 22/07/2025.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Professional registration as recognised by HCPC
• Evidence of attendance on relevant short courses and advanced training relevant to specialist area up to Master's level equivalent

Desirable

• MSc & / or postgraduate diploma level in relevant area
• Fieldwork Education Training
• Member of BAOT
• Leadership training

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post - graduate experience
• Managing a complex caseload
• Delivering assessments / interventions via virtual platforms
• Inter-professional and multi- agency team working
• Direct involvement with carers and families
• Negotiation of service development
• Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements.
• Therapeutic handling and risk assessments in relation to patient care including severely disabled patients
• Experience in staff development e.g. supervision
• Experience of appropriate delegation and supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of student supervision
• Key worker/Case Manager
• People management / supervision of staff.
• Negotiation of multidisciplinary working arrangements
• Leadership of clinical networks / clinical practice groups
• Leading service developments & change

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Professional registration as recognised by HCPC
• Evidence of attendance on relevant short courses and advanced training relevant to specialist area up to Master's level equivalent

Desirable

• MSc & / or postgraduate diploma level in relevant area
• Fieldwork Education Training
• Member of BAOT
• Leadership training

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post - graduate experience
• Managing a complex caseload
• Delivering assessments / interventions via virtual platforms
• Inter-professional and multi- agency team working
• Direct involvement with carers and families
• Negotiation of service development
• Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements.
• Therapeutic handling and risk assessments in relation to patient care including severely disabled patients
• Experience in staff development e.g. supervision
• Experience of appropriate delegation and supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of student supervision
• Key worker/Case Manager
• People management / supervision of staff.
• Negotiation of multidisciplinary working arrangements
• Leadership of clinical networks / clinical practice groups
• Leading service developments & change

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.
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 .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
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 .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

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