# Experienced Occupational Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hywel Dda University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/experienced-occupational-therapist/399369b7-ed64-4063-96e2-2e9baed5c9a3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/experienced-occupational-therapist/399369b7-ed64-4063-96e2-2e9baed5c9a3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hywel Dda University Health Board - **Town:** Haverfordwest - **Region:** West Wales - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £40,559 - £48,841 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T09:30:51.169Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Carmarthenshire/Carmarthen/Hywel_Dda_University_Health_Board/Older_Adult_Dementia_Wellbeing_Service/Older_Adult_Dementia_Wellbeing_Service-v8020025 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8020025?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://hduhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the multidisciplinary team at Dementia Wellbeing Service.  This is a 37.5 hour post within Older Adult Mental Health, providing excellent opportunity to develop and enhance your clinical skills within the OT framework. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering holistic, client centred care, focusing on promoting independence and maintaining functional skills. You will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support effective post diagnostic rehabilitation for patients. The position offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults while advancing your professional expertise in a supportive and dynamic environment. ### Main duties of the job The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic multi-disciplinary team.  You will have a specific interest in Older Adult Mental Health and demonstrate an enthusiasm for the role. You will be keen to develop best practice in compliance with Dementia Standards and A Healthier Wales. The post holder will be required to develop positive relationships between all healthcare professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies, maintaining good communication across all areas. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and intervention for people living with dementia in the community. There will be opportunity to develop group work skills and deliver evidenced based interventions such as Journey through Dementia and Home Based Memory Rehabilitation. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post is advertised as a Band 6. However, applicants who do not currently meet all the skills and competences for the Band 6 role are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under Agenda for Change Arrangement for Pay and Banding of Trainees (Annex 21) supported by a development plan for 2 years. During the first year payment will be 70% of the top rate of Band 6 pay, and the second year 75%. Following successful completion and successful attainment of skills and competences for the role, the post holder will then be paid at Band 6 (minimum point on the scale). Continued support and supervision will be provided in order to develop them into the Band 6 role. Failure to achieve the competencies in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment. As part of the Annex 21 process, there is no financial penalty to those who apply for this role where the percentage will cause a reduction in pay, subsequently a local protection would be put in place until the pay has caught up. This role is not suitable for a Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist; candidates are required to have gained post‑graduate experience in an Occupational Therapy role. Occupational Therapists within Hywel Dda have access to regular supervision and annual PADRs. Continuing professional development opportunities include attending Clinical Practice meetings, Clinical Case Supervision, Peer Support opportunities, Occupational Therapy specific training and opportunities to engage in Post Graduate Qualifications. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 30/06/2026. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the multidisciplinary team at Dementia Wellbeing Service. This is a 37.5 hour post within Older Adult Mental Health, providing excellent opportunity to develop and enhance your clinical skills within the OT framework. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering holistic, client centred care, focusing on promoting independence and maintaining functional skills. You will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support effective post diagnostic rehabilitation for patients. The position offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults while advancing your professional expertise in a supportive and dynamic environment. ## Job Description The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic multi-disciplinary team. You will have a specific interest in Older Adult Mental Health and demonstrate an enthusiasm for the role. You will be keen to develop best practice in compliance with Dementia Standards and A Healthier Wales. The post holder will be required to develop positive relationships between all healthcare professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies, maintaining good communication across all areas. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and intervention for people living with dementia in the community. There will be opportunity to develop group work skills and deliver evidenced based interventions such as Journey through Dementia and Home Based Memory Rehabilitation. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. ## Responsibilities The post is advertised as a Band 6. However, applicants who do not currently meet all the skills and competences for the Band 6 role are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under Agenda for Change Arrangement for Pay and Banding of Trainees (Annex 21) supported by a development plan for 2 years. During the first year payment will be 70% of the top rate of Band 6 pay, and the second year 75%. Following successful completion and successful attainment of skills and competences for the role, the post holder will then be paid at Band 6 (minimum point on the scale). Continued support and supervision will be provided in order to develop them into the Band 6 role. Failure to achieve the competencies in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment. As part of the Annex 21 process, there is no financial penalty to those who apply for this role where the percentage will cause a reduction in pay, subsequently a local protection would be put in place until the pay has caught up. This role is not suitable for a Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist; candidates are required to have gained post‑graduate experience in an Occupational Therapy role. Occupational Therapists within Hywel Dda have access to regular supervision and annual PADRs. Continuing professional development opportunities include attending Clinical Practice meetings, Clinical Case Supervision, Peer Support opportunities, Occupational Therapy specific training and opportunities to engage in Post Graduate Qualifications. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 30/06/2026. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Significant post graduate experience of working as an Occupational Therapist across a range of settings and variety of conditions - Managing a complex and varied caseload - Working independently with indirect or arms length supervision. - Delegation and supervision of staff - Experience of coping independently with distressing or emotional situations in a challenging work environment - Working as part of a team - Experience of contributing to service development and implementing service changes - Direct involvement with carers and families - Self-development and application of learning - Use of adapted techniques for improving patient outcomes **Desirable** - Experience of working with groups - Experience of working in a community setting - Experience of using virtual communication platforms for delivering service. - Experience in same clinical area as post being applied for ### Language Skills **Desirable** - Welsh Speaker (Level 1) ### Qualifications and Knowledge **Essential** - Degree in Occupational Therapy - Current HCPC registration - Knowledge of relevant current health and social care legislation applicable to role. - Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office software - Understanding of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care - Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies - Understanding and application of clinical governance, including research and audit methodology - Understanding and application of relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness. **Desirable** - Knowledge of other services that link across primary/secondary/intermediate care - Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment. - Knowledge of Health Board and priorities. - Accredited Practice Educator - Accredited Agored Assessor ## Documents - [oh form (docx, 100.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10347972) - [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2373) - [jd&ps - english (pdf, 342.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10347971) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2383) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.