Job summary
Hywel Dda University Health Board is looking to appoint an innovative, proactive and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our Children and Young People's Occupational Therapy Service. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as the Clinical Lead for Occupational Therapy within the Pembrokeshire area with an area of clinical specialism which will be agreed upon appointment.
You will be expected to work as an integral part of the Occupational Therapy Service for Children and Young People delivering a high quality, evidence-based occupational therapy to children from birth up to eighteen years of age (nineteen if there is a diagnosed learning disability and the young person is attending specialist education).
As clinical lead, you will work closely with the Service Lead Occupational Therapist and an experienced team of Clinical Lead Occupational Therapists. You will be responsible for the delivery of Occupational Therapy services for Children and Young People within the Pembrokeshire area. You will also support the delivery and development of the service across the footprint of the Health Board.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to carry a complex caseload working within clinic, education and home environments and will be required to liaise closely with staff within the Local Authority as part of a joint working agreement.
You will also be required to liaise with professional networks across Wales and the United Kingdom relating to your area of specialism as part of both service development, clinical governance and to improve clinical practice.
The post holder will also be expected to offer training and support to the wider Occupational Therapy Service for Children and Young People, supervise staff and offer clinical placements to support the development of occupational therapy students within Wales.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting time to join our service as we re-design and develop innovative ways of delivering services to children and young people with a wide range of occupational therapy needs equitably across the three large geographical areas covered by the Health Board. The successful post holder will support the existing patient focussed pathways along with developing new pathways where required, including within the agreed area of specialism.
Applications are invited from occupational therapists with demonstrable experience in working within paediatric occupational therapy.
An exciting, innovative and supportive occupational therapy service, we are passionate about delivering a high standard of service to the children and young people that we work with. We have a strong focus on compassionate leadership and innovative service improvement. There is a wealth of clinical knowledge and experience within the team and we are committed to supporting the professional development of staff. We have an established CPD programme and are willing to support formal training opportunities where required.
The post holder will be expected to travel across the Health Board footprint with mileage allowance payable.
We look forward to receiving informal enquiries and your application.
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 24/04/2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting time to join our service as we re-design and develop innovative ways of delivering services to children and young people with a wide range of occupational therapy needs equitably across the three large geographical areas covered by the Health Board. The successful post holder will support the existing patient focussed pathways along with developing new pathways where required, including within the agreed area of specialism.
Applications are invited from occupational therapists with demonstrable experience in working within paediatric occupational therapy.
An exciting, innovative and supportive occupational therapy service, we are passionate about delivering a high standard of service to the children and young people that we work with. We have a strong focus on compassionate leadership and innovative service improvement. There is a wealth of clinical knowledge and experience within the team and we are committed to supporting the professional development of staff. We have an established CPD programme and are willing to support formal training opportunities where required.
The post holder will be expected to travel across the Health Board footprint with mileage allowance payable.
We look forward to receiving informal enquiries and your application.
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 24/04/2025
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Professional registration as recognised by HCPC
- Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training up to Master's level equivalent e.g. Sensory Integration, training in posture management, Bobath
- Possess highly specialist knowledge underpinned by current evidence-based practice
Desirable
- MSc or post graduate diploma level training in relevant area. This could include Masters modules e.g. Sensory Integration
- Splinting and its application to children and young people
- Fieldwork Education Training
- Member of BAOT
- Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post - graduate experience, including relevant experience with children & young people
- Managing a complex caseload
- Inter-professional and multi-agency team working
- Direct involvement with carers and families
- Negotiation of service development
- Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements
- Therapeutic handling and risk assessments in relation to care including complex children and young people
- Experience of appropriate delegation, supervision and oversight of staff
- Evidence of teaching/In Service Training
Desirable
- Student supervision
- Key worker/Case Manager
- Negotiation of multidisciplinary working arrangements
- Leadership of clinical networks/ clinical practice groups
- Leading service developments & change
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
- An ability to drive and access to a car to carry equipment is essential for undertaking the duties associated with this role
Langugae Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Professional registration as recognised by HCPC
- Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses and advanced training up to Master's level equivalent e.g. Sensory Integration, training in posture management, Bobath
- Possess highly specialist knowledge underpinned by current evidence-based practice
Desirable
- MSc or post graduate diploma level training in relevant area. This could include Masters modules e.g. Sensory Integration
- Splinting and its application to children and young people
- Fieldwork Education Training
- Member of BAOT
- Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post - graduate experience, including relevant experience with children & young people
- Managing a complex caseload
- Inter-professional and multi-agency team working
- Direct involvement with carers and families
- Negotiation of service development
- Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements
- Therapeutic handling and risk assessments in relation to care including complex children and young people
- Experience of appropriate delegation, supervision and oversight of staff
- Evidence of teaching/In Service Training
Desirable
- Student supervision
- Key worker/Case Manager
- Negotiation of multidisciplinary working arrangements
- Leadership of clinical networks/ clinical practice groups
- Leading service developments & change
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
- An ability to drive and access to a car to carry equipment is essential for undertaking the duties associated with this role
Langugae Skills
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
