Occupational Therapy

Powys Teaching Health Board; Newtown; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wales is seeking an Occupational Therapist Team Lead to manage a dynamic team of professionals. In this role, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality rehabilitation services in community and hospital settings across North Powys. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, have a desired ability to speak Welsh, and be committed to continuous professional development. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Career development pathways

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experienced Occupational Therapist with a focus on team leadership.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.
• Desirable to have personable skills for team development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the Occupational Therapist team.
• Evaluate and improve clinical standards in care.
• Develop professional practice for better healthcare outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical evaluation

Team management

Communication (English, Welsh desirable)

Job description

Occupational Therapist Team Lead

Exciting Opportunity: Occupational Therapist Team Lead. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and passionate Occupational Therapist to join our team. In this leadership role, you will work closely with our Physiotherapy Team Leader to guide a team of Occupational Therapists and therapy support workers, delivering high-quality rehabilitation services across North Powys.

Role Overview

This role offers the opportunity to work across community and hospital settings, ensuring patients receive the care they need in the right place. Your base will be Welshpool/Newtown. You will hold a small clinical caseload and be part of the 7-day working rota if required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day to day management and leadership to a designated team, including supervision, appraisal and development of staff.
• Evaluate high standards of clinical care within the team, through training and development of staff, and evaluate the effectiveness of the service provided.
• Contribute to the development of our professional practice and the transformation and evaluation of service developments with an emphasis on value-based healthcare.

Location

Your base will be Welshpool/Newtown.

Working Conditions

You will hold a small clinical caseload and be part of the 7-day working rota if required.

Language Skills

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

About the Employer

Being the smallest Health Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy "life work" balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being. We will value your contribution whether you're looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.

Application Process

You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it's entirely your choice. Once you've applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.