Occupational Therapy Technician

NHS; Swansea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking an Occupational Therapy Technician to join their Stroke team at Morriston Hospital. This role involves working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide rehabilitation and support to patients with complex needs. The successful candidate will have opportunities for professional development and be part of a respected service within the Health Board.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the role of occupational therapy.
• Relevant experience working within health, social or teaching setting.
• Awareness of Occupational Therapy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide goal directed intervention and rehabilitation to patients.
• Undertake intervention programmes with individual clients or groups.
• Maintain clinical records and report accurately.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to work single-handedly

Awareness of team dynamics

Education

Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3

Job description

Job summary

The Swansea Bay University Health Board Occupational Therapy Service offers a wealth of experience, diversity and progression. We are proud to be a profession which is well respected within the Health Board and one which offers an environment in which therapists of all levels can experience nurture, encouragement, development and can excel.

Swansea Bay University Health Board currently hasa Band 3 vacancy for an Occupational Therapy Technician in Stroke, Morriston Hospital.

The post will allow the successful applicant the opportunity to work collaboratively within an integrated multi-disciplinary team. The role will involve working under the occupational therapists' guidance to implement intervention programmes with service users within the service area. You will provide goal directed intervention and rehabilitation topatients in the setting.

You will be required to work closely with MDT colleagues and contribute to the development of a high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy service. You will have an opportunity to help shape and promote the service, providing you with a unique opportunity to engage in service development and change.

You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, the contract hours includes a 7-day shift pattern, with extended working hours covering 365 days of the year.

Main duties of the job

To be a fully engaged member of the Occupational Therapy Team providing a service within a defined area, supporting the therapists with clients who may have complex needs in a range of settings including; hospital community, patients homes, schools and outpatient settings.

To undertake intervention programmes with individual clients or groups, this may involve fitting and instruction on the use of adaptive equipment, the supervision of adaptive daily living skills and leading therapeutic groups.

Maintain clinical records and report accurately to others.

Carry out administrative duties in relation to clinical, service and departmental needs.

To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in developmental activities including completion of the Diploma of Occupational Therapy Support.

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

We encourage you to contact us to discuss more specific details regarding the service area and job role.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Details Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

130-ACS064-0525

Job locations

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6NL

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 eg NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care or prepared to work towards
• Documented evidence of participation in training activities

Experience & Knowledge Essential

• Understanding of the role of occupational therapy
• Relevant experience working within health, social or teaching setting
• Awareness of Occupational Therapy equipment e.g. toilet equipment, manual handling equipment

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and/or groups
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• To carry out home visits, single handedly, to client's homes to deliver and fit equipment as directed
• Awareness of team dynamics and work effectively as part of a team

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 eg NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care or prepared to work towards
• Documented evidence of participation in training activities

Experience & Knowledge Essential

• Understanding of the role of occupational therapy
• Relevant experience working within health, social or teaching setting
• Awareness of Occupational Therapy equipment e.g. toilet equipment, manual handling equipment

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and/or groups
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• To carry out home visits, single handedly, to client's homes to deliver and fit equipment as directed
• Awareness of team dynamics and work effectively as part of a team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6NL

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6NL

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)