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Job summary

Main area
Occupational Therapy
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref
070-AHP027-0826
Employer
Powys Teaching Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Annex, Brecon War Memorial Hospital
Town
Brecon
Salary
£32,557 - £39,631 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/09/2026 23:59
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Occupational Therapist

Band 5

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Paediatric Therapy Service in Powys Teaching Health Board. This post offers a supportive environment to develop specialist skills in paediatric occupational therapy, working collaboratively with children, young people, families, schools, and multi-disciplinary teams across a diverse rural county. The role is designed to provide a strong foundation in paediatric practice, with structured supervision, training, and development opportunities. Following a period of approximately 12-18 months in the paediatric service, there will be opportunities to explore broader rotational experiences within adult occupational therapy services, supporting the development of a well-rounded clinical skill set and long-term career progression within Powys Teaching Health Board.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide assessment, intervention and advice for children and young people with a range of developmental, physical and functional needs across home, education and community settings. Working as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, they will contribute to delivering person-centred care, develop therapy programmes, support families and education staff, maintain accurate clinical records, and participate in service development, audit and continuing professional development activities. The role offers opportunities to build specialist paediatric occupational therapy skills while contributing to high-quality, evidence-based services across Powys.

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.

Detailed job description and main 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.

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. 

Person specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC Registered (with anticipated registration within six months)
  • Documented Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
  • Additional clinical or healthcare related experience
  • Membership of Professional Body

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Clinical practice on fieldwork placements in a variety of general and specialist areas
Desirable criteria
  • Basic knowledge of principles of Clinical Governance
  • Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel within geographical area.
Desirable criteria
  • Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
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Applicant requirements

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.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rhian Hicks
Job title
Clinical Specialist Paediatric OT
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07929783397
Additional information

01874615678 Main office number at the Annex.

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