Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Bank

Train Work Live; Bodelwyddan; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS in Wales is seeking a Bank Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner. The role supports the Occupational Therapy team across Central BCUHB sites, with bank hours as required and the flexibility to work across Physical and Mental Health areas.

The post involves delivering treatment programmes devised by an Occupational Therapist, plus routine administrative duties. Welsh language ability is desirable; candidates should be able to travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute, community or rehabilitation settings.
• Welsh language ability desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver treatment programmes devised by the Occupational Therapist.
• Carry out routine administrative duties.
• Work across Central BCUHB sites; flexible bank shifts Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30.
• Must be available at least two days per week.

Skills

Welsh language

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Bank

Band 3

Main area Occupational Therapy Grade Band 3 Contract Bank hours as and when required, Mon- Fri 8.30-4.30. Hours

• Flexible working
• Other

0 hours per week (As and when required) Job ref 050-ACS839-1026

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Various locations in Central BCUHB area Town Bodelwyddan Salary £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the 'Disability Confident Employer' scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to work within the Occupational Therapy Team as Bank Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioners in central BCUHB.

We have positions available across Physical Health and Mental Health and candidates can choose to be considered for both areas or request to work in just Physical or Mental Health.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a member of the Occupational Therapy team on the bank as an assistant practitioner.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering the treatment programmes that have been devised by the Occupational Therapist, as well as carrying out routine administrative duties. This can be in a variety of settings within the central area of BCUHB (Conwy and Denbighshire) to meet service demands at the time. Flexible shifts are available Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30 and you must be available at least two days per week.

Candidates must have sufficient up to date experience of working in an acute, community or rehabilitation environment, and be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the 'Disability Confident Employer' scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or

Person specification

Qualifications

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.