Job overview
The Occupational Therapy Practitioner rotation for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board offers the opportunity to gain experience in the clinical areas of Adult and Older Adult Mental Health, Community Reablement, Children and Young Peoples Service, Acute Medicine, Surgery and Trauma Orthopaedics, Acute Stroke Care and Rehabilitation, General and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Community Neurology, Continuing Healthcare, Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.
Main duties of the job
Supported by skilled and experienced specialist staff we offer regular supervision, a preceptorship programme to support newly qualified practitioners, annual appraisal and a variety of opportunities for continuing professional development.
Occupational Therapy is a highly valued service within the health board and we are strongly committed to service development, standard setting, clinical effectiveness and lifelong learning. We are keen to recruit occupational therapists that are ready to work in an occupational therapy service that is actively developing and changing to meet the needs of the people that we serve.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
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
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly.
- Understanding of OT outcome measures
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Varied placement experience
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist - Rotational with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Royal Gwent Hospital or any Rotational Site. It is listed as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32,557 - £39,631 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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