Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner

NHS; Holywell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join the Occupational Therapy Team at Holywell Hospital as a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner. You will work closely with patients, delivering rehabilitation and supporting discharge planning in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and mobility support.
• Ability to work with individuals with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rehabilitation programmes under supervision.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for patient care.
• Perform administrative tasks including documentation.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Computer Proficiency

Education

Occupational Therapy Qualification

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to work within the Occupational Therapy Team at Holywell Hospital as a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner.

Under the direction of Occupational Therapists, you will work with individuals with complex needs, promoting a person-centred approach to rehabilitation and contributing to discharge planning.

Welsh language skills are desirable for this post; applications from Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.

Main duties of the job

The role is based on inpatient wards, delivering rehabilitation programmes as agreed with patients and Occupational Therapists. You will collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centred interventions. Responsibilities include personal care, mobility and transfer practices, accompanying Occupational Therapists on home visits, and fitting/delivering equipment.

You must be adept at communicating both via phone and in person. Administrative tasks such as electronic documentation and equipment ordering are also part of the role, requiring computer proficiency.

This position is integral to the team and supports the delivery of Occupational Therapy services to patients in this setting.

About us

If you enjoy a challenge, have a passion for helping others, or are seeking a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales offers an excellent environment. As Wales' largest health organization, we provide a full range of services for around 700,000 residents across North Wales. Join our team and benefit from our organizational values and 'Proud to Lead' framework.

We promote equality and diversity and are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. Regularly check your email for correspondence related to your application.

Applications can be submitted in Welsh; these will not be treated less favorably than applications in English.

Details

• Posted: 16 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £24,433 - £26,060 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference: 050-ACS297-0525
• Location: Holywell Hospital, Holywell, CH8 7TZ

Job description & Responsibilities

Full job description and Person Specification are attached within the supporting documents or available via the 'Apply now' link in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience are required to meet all essential criteria, with desirable criteria also noted.

Additional requirements

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome; further details are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, applicants must provide a criminal record certificate from each country of residence in the past 10 years if they resided there for 12 months or more cumulatively.

Employer details

Employer: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address: Holywell Hospital, Holywell, CH8 7TZ

Website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/