Job vacancy: Specialist Occupational Therapist, Powys Teaching Health Board, Newtown

Job summary

Main area: Occupational Therapy
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week (30 hours/week over 4 days)
Job ref: 070-AHP109-0825

Employer: Powys Teaching Health Board
Employer type: NHS
Site: Community Therapy Team Newtown Hospital
Town: Newtown
Salary: £39,263 - £47,280 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 18/08/2025 23:59

Specialist Occupational Therapist

Band 6

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

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.

Base -Newtown Hospital

We would welcome applicants to contact us to discuss options available.

Person specification

Qualifications / Knowledge

Essential criteria

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registered
Evidence of significant post graduate training e.g. range of short courses, in-house training
Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
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 criteria

Effective teaching and presentation skills
Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice

Experience

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

Experience working within a Community setting

Aptitudes and Abilities

Essential criteria

Understanding of Occupational Therapy 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 criteria

Welsh speaker

Other

Essential criteria

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.

Interested in working with us, but haven’t found the right job opportunity yet, or you require some guidance with your application, please contact our Resourcing Team on 01874 712580 or e-mail [email protected]. We’ll be happy to have an informal chat with you.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable.

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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

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Mair Jones

Job title

Occupational Therapy Team Lead

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

01938 558929

Additional information

Mair Jones

Occupational Therapy Team Lead

01938 558929

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Specialist Occupational Therapist

Band 6

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.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications / Knowledge

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Aptitudes and Abilities

Essential criteria

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