Education and Development Administrator for Occupational Therapy

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Caerleon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in the UK is seeking an administrative support professional for occupational therapy services. The role involves organizing education and development initiatives, coordinating training, and managing documentation for funding applications. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Paid mandatory training

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of administrative and secretarial procedures.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Experience in an education or staff development environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Organise and support occupational therapy education and development initiatives.
• Coordinate practice placement education and training schedules.
• Prepare and manage documents for funding applications.

Skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Job description

Position Overview

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and members of the Armed Forces Community. Applications may be submitted in Welsh or English; neither will be treated less favourably.

Applicants requiring reasonable adjustments (e.g., larger font, braille) should contact the recruiting manager or the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team at 01495 745805 option 3 or email [e-mail].

If successful, applicants will receive a conditional offer and information pack by e‑mail.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Key Workstreams

• Occupational therapy practice placement education
• Support worker education
• In‑house Occupational Therapy training programme
• Occupational therapy band 5 rotation
• Occupational therapy HEIW funding applications for MSc level study

Role Description

This unique role manages the administrative activities for a range of education and development workstreams, providing both reactive and proactive support within the occupational therapy services at ABUHB.

Responsibilities

• Organise and support occupational therapy education and development initiatives.
• Coordinate practice placement education, support worker programmes and training schedules.
• Prepare and manage documents for occupational therapy funding applications.
• Prioritise workloads, manage time, and build and maintain relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats, ensuring clear information flow to staff and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the wider occupational therapy team to support team working and service delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive knowledge of administrative and secretarial procedures and systems.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in an education or staff development environment is desirable.
• Welsh language skills are desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are welcomed.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements, a supportive health board environment, and paid mandatory training.

Opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional development programmes, management development opportunities, and a supportive wellbeing centre.

Occupational health support and a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to promote a healthy work‑life balance.

About Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

A multi‑award winning NHS organisation serving a population of 650,000 with over 16,000 staff. ABUHB offers a workplace where you can feel trusted and valued, with opportunities for career progression.