Specialist Occupational Therapist - Stroke & General Rehabilitation

Transformationunitgm; Brecon; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team focused on rehabilitation in a beautiful rural setting. This role as a Specialist Occupational Therapist involves managing complex cases, providing leadership, and contributing to service development. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and outcomes. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace a career where your contributions are valued and where you can grow professionally while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must hold appropriate UK professional registration.
• Knowledge of OT assessments and interventions relevant to client groups.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and CPD documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs using evidence-based assessments.
• Provide leadership through supervision and appraisal of junior staff.
• Participate in planning and development of Occupational Therapy services.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem-solving Initiative

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Postgraduate Training Evidence

Job description

Employer: Powys Teaching Health Board
Employer type: NHS
Site: Breconshire War Memorial Hospital (Brecon)
Town: Brecon
Salary: £37,898 - £45,637 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 15/05/2025 23:59

Specialist Occupational Therapist - Stroke & General Rehabilitation

Band 6

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' initiative and help us transform health and care services to enable our communities to Start Well, Live Well, and Age Well.

Please note: There is a temporary top-up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the living wage of £12.60/hour (£24,638/year). This is temporary until the 2025/26 pay uplift is confirmed.

Job overview

Are you passionate about rehabilitation? Join our friendly team comprising Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Assistant Therapy Practitioners, and Rehabilitation Assistants. We focus on specialised stroke and neurological inpatient rehabilitation, working closely with Clinical Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist and networked stroke and neuro physiotherapists across Powys. The multidisciplinary team includes a Consultant Therapist for Stroke and Neurorehabilitation, responsible for service improvements in Stroke and neurological Conditions Delivery Plans.

Applicants should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, a flexible approach, and negotiation skills to motivate patients and staff to deliver high standards of care.

Occupational Therapy is a valued service committed to service development, standard setting, clinical effectiveness, and outcome measurement.

This position may be offered under Annex 21 AfC Terms and Conditions, subject to experience, competency, and suitability.

Main duties of the job

• Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence-based and client-centred assessments, planning, interventions, and evaluations.
• Provide leadership through supervision and appraisal of junior staff.
• Participate in planning, development, and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within the team, including project responsibilities.
• Contribute to the development of Powys Teaching Health Board Occupational Therapy Service.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements.
• Deputise for the Team Leader as required.
• Work flexibly across localities and participate in a 7-day rota.
• Provide cover in other areas/specialties as appropriate and within your competencies.
• Offer flexible services tailored to patient needs.
• Allocate work to support staff, monitoring skills and competencies.

Working for our organisation

As Wales' smallest Heath Board, Powys Teaching Health Board values every contribution. We are a supportive, progressive employer offering career development pathways. Located in a beautiful rural setting, we prioritize your well-being and work-life balance.

Learn more at: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential. A full job description and Person Specification are available in the supporting documents or via the 'Apply now' link in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• Diploma or degree in OT
• HCPC registered
• Postgraduate training evidence (short courses, in-house training)
• CPD documentation
• Knowledge of legislation
• Specialist knowledge of OT assessments and interventions relevant to client groups
• Understanding of clinical governance principles
• Teaching and presentation skills
• Knowledge of OT models of practice

Experience

• Clinical fieldwork educator
• Supervision of junior staff
• Commitment to multidisciplinary working
• Awareness of current practice issues
• Autonomous working and prioritisation skills
• Experience in community settings
• Understanding of OT Outcome Measures
• Organisational skills and meeting deadlines
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Problem-solving initiative
• Lifelong learning commitment
• Welsh speaker (desirable)

Other

• Ability to travel throughout Powys
• Participation in a 7-day rota

We embrace diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive, discrimination-free work environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including first-time job seekers, apprentices, re-entrants, and career changers.

Applications can be submitted in Welsh or English. For guidance, contact our Resourcing Team at 01874 712580 or [e-mail].

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Must hold appropriate UK professional registration.

Post subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020; Disclosure checks required.

Contact: Julia Augood, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - Neuro, [e-mail], 01874 615724

Additional contact: Jo Williams, Senior Therapist Rehabilitation and Recovery, 07815490938