Specialist Occupational Therapist

Powys Teaching Health Board; Brecon; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a Band 6 post in a community setting. The role involves caseload management, supervising junior staff, and contributing to service development across Powys. Flexibility to work across locality and provide cover where needed is essential.

We welcome Welsh speakers, with training support available. UK registration with HCPC is required, with opportunities to train under Annex 21 Band 6.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in OT.
• HCPC registered.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Up to date knowledge of legislation.
• Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group.
• Understanding of OT governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs using evidence-based, client-centred principles.
• Provide leadership for junior staff through supervision and appraisal.
• Participate in planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated area/team.
• Contribute to maintenance and development of Powys Teaching Health Board OT Service.
• Regularly supervise OT students on practice placements.
• Deputise for Team Leader when necessary.
• Work flexibly across locality to meet service needs.
• Provide cover in other areas/specialities within competencies.
• Allocate work to support staff and monitor their skills and competencies.

Education

Diploma or degree in OT

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our motivated and enthusiastic team, delivering high-quality care within the Dementia Home Treatment Team South

The DHTT provides specialist support for individuals, their families and carers during a period of crisis. You will play a key role in supporting patients through the crisis period, helping them improve quality of life.

This role includes

• Working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred rehabilitation
• Contributing to service development alongside a Powys wide Community Mental Health Services.

Occupational Therapy is a highly valued service, as a team we are deeply committed to delivering safe, effective and personalised care, underpinned by robust clinical governance.

Whilst some previous experience and post registration training in this speciality is ideal, we will consider those who haven't, to undertake a two-year training competency framework under Annex 21 Band 6. During this time you will obtain the relevant training and experience to meet the full competency framework of this Band 6 role and will be able to undertake all duties within this specialist occupational therapy job description.

Main duties of the job

• Managing a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• Provide leadership for junior staff through supervision and appraisal.
• Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of Powys Teaching Health Board Occupational Therapy Service.
• Regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements.
• Deputise for Team Leader when necessary.
• Work flexible across locality to meet the service needs.
• Provide cover in other areas/specialities as appropriate and within competencies.
• Provide a flexible service in locations most appropriate to patient's needs. Allocate work to support staff, at all times monitoring their skills and competencies.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don't speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don't worry: the health board will support you with training.

About us

Being the smallest Health Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you, please visit the Working for Us pages on our website. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Details

Date posted: 27 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year Annex 21

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 070-AHP033-1026

Job locations: Breconshire War Memorial Hospital, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, LD3 7NS, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• Diploma or degree in OT
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of significant post graduate training e.g. range of short courses, in-house training
• Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Up to date knowledge of legislation
• Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group
• Detailed knowledge of the principals of clinical governance and its application

Desirable

• Effective teaching and presentation skills
• Knowledge of OT models of practice

Experience

Essential

• Clinical fieldwork educator
• Supervision of junior staff
• Evidence of commitment to multi-disciplinary working
• Awareness of current practice issues
• Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities

Desirable

• Experience working within a community setting

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Understanding of OT Outcome Measures
• Computer literacy
• To be well organised and able to keep to deadlines / timescales
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to use initiative to solve problems
• Commitment to lifelong learning

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel throughout Powys is essential
• Participate within the 7-day rota to meet the service needs

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. 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact

Specialist Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Millie Griffiths, [e-mail], 01874712468