# Occupational Therapist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Powys Teaching Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Powys Teaching Health Board
- **Location:** The Annex, Brecon War Memorial Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Occupational Therapist
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32,557 - £39,631 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-08T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-25T10:30:55.994Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Powys/Brecon/Powys_Teaching_Health_Board/Occupational_Therapy/Occupational_Therapy-v8245477
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8245477?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://pthb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### 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.

### 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.

### 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**

- Ability to travel within geographical area.

**Desirable**

- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn

### Experience

**Essential**

- Clinical practice on fieldwork placements in a variety of general and specialist areas

**Desirable**

- Basic knowledge of principles of Clinical Governance
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance

### Qualifications and/or Knowledge

**Essential**

- Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered (with anticipated registration within six months)
- Documented Evidence of CPD

**Desirable**

- Additional clinical or healthcare related experience
- Membership of Professional Body

## Documents

- [oh form (pdf, 640.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10557078)
- [jdps english (pdf, 292.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10557042)
- [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2375)
- [flexi working policy (pdf, 396.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10557012)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2850)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 624.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1727)

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