Occupational Therapy Technician

NHS; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Grange University Hospital in Llanfrechfa is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapy Technician (Band 4) to join the OT team. The post involves managing a own caseload and supporting occupational therapists to deliver services in hospital and in the community, with opportunities to work in varied settings.

You will contribute to discharge planning, deliver a range of assessments and interventions, and develop skills in a fast-paced, patient-centred environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Independently provide OT interventions to promote independence and self-management.
• Undertake functional assessments and support discharge planning.
• Manage a delegated caseload and assist therapists in hospital and community settings.
• Respond flexibly to changing needs within OT and wider hospital services.
• Support development and pilot new ideas; maintain organisational workload management.

Skills

OT values

Knowledge transfer

Interpersonal skills

Distress coping

Education

GCSE Math & English

Level 3 OT support

Diploma OT support

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Main area Occupational Therapy Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours 30 hours per week (Part time - 30 hours a week) Job ref 040-ACS250-1126

Employer Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Employer type NHS Site The Grange University Hospital Town Cwmbran Salary £28,819 - £31,626 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59

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Job overview

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.

We strongly recommend that any interested applicants make contact prior to applying to support their understanding of this post with the OT Team in GUH . Please contact Hanna Gerrish on 07779 034424 to discuss the role further or [e-mail]

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

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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.