Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS; Brecon; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board currently seeks a dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Dementia Home Treatment Team South at Breconshire War Memorial Hospital in Brecon.

This permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours/week, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) focuses on crisis support, enabling patients to regain quality of life, with supervision of juniors and participation in service development.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy (OT).
• HCPC registered.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Knowledge of OT models of practice and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist OT service for Powys Teaching Health Board in a designated area.
• Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs using client-centred principles.
• Provide leadership for junior staff through supervision and appraisal.
• Plan, develop and evaluate OT services within the area/team.
• Supervise OT students on practice placements and deputise for Team Leader when needed.
• Work flexibly across locality to meet service needs and cover other areas as appropriate.

Skills

Clinical governance

Team leadership

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Diploma or degree in OT

HCPC registered

CPD evidence

Annex 21 training pathway

Job description

Main area Occupational therapy Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday -Friday 9am - 5pm) Job ref 070-AHP033-1026

Employer Powys Teaching Health Board Employer type NHS Site Breconshire War Memorial Hospital Town Brecon Salary £40,559 - £48,841 Annex 21 Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/2026 23:59

Be part of a ‘Healthy Caring Powys’ and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

Job overview

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

The post holder will provide a specialist OT Service within a designated area for Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB), responsible for:

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.

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath 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: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Person specification

Qualifications and knowledge

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

Experience

• 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
• Experience working within a community setting
• Understanding of OT Outcome Measures
• 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
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

Other

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

As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.

We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.

You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it’s entirely your choice. Once you’ve applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.