Occupational Therapy Technician

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is recruiting an Occupational Therapy Technician to join the Grange University Hospital in Llanfrechfa. You will manage your own caseload and support Occupational Therapists to deliver services in hospital and in the community.

The role requires flexible, proactive communication, good organisation and the ability to develop and pilot new ideas. You will contribute to discharge planning and patient independence with a focus on patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level including Maths and English or equivalent.
• Evidence of a Level 3 qualification relevant to OT or equivalent accredited learning.
• Communication skills in written and verbal format to level 3 standard.
• Knowledge and application of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Successful completion of the Diploma OT support.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will independently provide interventions, promoting independence and self-management.
• Undertake delegated technical and administrative tasks as directed by the lead or supervising OT.
• Carry a delegated caseload of service users with less complex OT needs and undertake assessments and reviews.
• Respond flexibly to changing needs within the OT service and wider hospital.

Skills

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Level 3 OT support qualification

Diploma OT support

MS Word

Outlook

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Level 3 OT support qualification

Diploma OT support

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Technician to join the Occupational Therapy Team at the Grange University Hospital in Llanfrechfa.

Experience of working with people with a variety of health conditions is essential ,as is the ability to work flexibly and proactively to deliver a fast paced and clinically effective service. The post holder will hold their own caseload as well as supporting the occupational therapists to deliver an OT service in GUH. This is a hospital based post, but Occupational Therapy can be delivered both in the hospital and in the community.

Main duties of the job

The post offers opportunity to deliver a variety of assessments and interventions with patients in the hospital and on occasions in their own homes and communities. The post offers opportunities to manage a caseload, develop knowledge, skills and experience in supporting patients to be discharged from hospital.

We need an effective communicator who can work flexibly and proactively to deliver a prompt and clinically effective service. You should be a creative problem solver, and demonstrate a willingness to develop and pilot new ideas. You will possess excellent organisational skills related to yourself and supporting the workload management of the team.

We provide all of our staff with the opportunity to work in an occupational therapy service that is developing to meet the needs of the people that we serve and provide innovative and effective ways of delivering occupational therapy intervention. We support all staff with professional supervision and regular development reviews.

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Job responsibilities

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

The post holder will be expected to independently provide interventions, promoting independence; self-management; compensatory strategies, including functional assessment and education to support discharge plans. In addition, they will need to undertake specific technical and administrative tasks as delegated by the lead or supervising occupational therapist.

The post holder will carry a delegated caseload of service users with less complex occupational therapy needs and will undertake assessments and reviews following screening by the occupational therapist. They are required to respond flexibly to changing needs within both the occupational therapy and wider hospital acute service.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Educated to GCSE level including Maths & English or equivalent
• Evidence of a Level 3 qualification (relevant to OT) or equivalent accredited learning
• Communication skills in written and verbal format to level 3 standard
• Knowledge and application of Microsoft word and Outlook
• Successful completion of the Diploma OT support

Experience

• Experience of working as an OT support worker or a support worker role in another field associated with OT
• Experience of working with people with a variety of support needs to include specific patient group to which this role relates
• Experience of managing own time and prioritising activities
• Experience of self-development demonstrated by CPD portfolio
• Experience of working in teams

Skills & Attributes

• Understanding the value base of occupational therapy
• Ability to transfer knowledge across practical situations
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills within individual and group situations
• Experience of coping with distressing or emotional situations

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.

£28,819 to £31,626 a yearper annum pro rata