Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Adult Community Learning Disability Service, Occupational Therapy Service in Ceredigion for a part time (22.5 hours per week) Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner. The Learning Disability Services strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner role is critical to supporting the implementation of therapeutic interventions as guided by the qualified occupational therapist. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting service users to increase their independence and achieve their personal goals. The post holder will work independently and alongside the Occupational Therapist and other members of the team, to deliver assessed therapeutic interventions, which are meaningful to the individual and may include for example, skills development techniques, providing support and advice and the provision of equipment. The successful candidate will work across a variety of settings to include hospitals, person's home, educational establishments and community & leisure facilities.
Adaptability, good communication skills and self-motivation are all essential to the role.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of a designated team to deliver an effective and efficient occupational therapy service, as delegated by occupational therapists, to improve the health & wellbeing of people.
Deliver the service in a manner and setting appropriate to the needs of client group, following agreed guidelines, protocols, policies and care pathways. This may include working with colleagues or alone; with individuals and groups; in people's homes, community settings and hospitals.
Provide a service to a designated client group, based on guidance given by the occupational therapist. This will include working with a delegated caseload, undertaking specific assessments, developing person centred plans and delivering interventions independently as part an overall plan of care.
Work collaboratively with colleagues from Health, Local Authorities and Third Sector Organisations to achieve best outcomes.
Support team operations, dealing appropriately with enquiries and undertake administrative tasks relevant to the role.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97
- community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 13/02/2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 13/02/2026
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Level 3 qualification relevant to workplace OR other equivalent training, qualifications or experience
- Level 4 experience with a willingness to complete relevant Level 4 qualification within a specified timescale after successful appointment
- I.T skills with good knowledge and application of Microsoft Office applications
- Numeracy and literacy to at least level 2 (GCSE level grade C or above)
- Good knowledge of Occupational Therapy though acquired experience and/or training
- Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment
- Knowledge of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care.
Desirable
- Evidence of role related CPD activities
- Trusted Assessor training in equipment and adaptations
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance, including research and audit
- Knowledge of relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness of interventions
- Knowledge of Health Board and priorities and practices
- Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience of working within a therapy service or other relevant field. This may include voluntary as well as paid experience
- Working with a variety of people with differing needs.
- Working as part of a team.
- Working independently.
- Managing own time and prioritising activities
- Contributing to improving services
- Self-development and learning
- Use of adapted techiques for improving patient independence
Desirable
- Experience of working with groups
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Supervision of staff
- Experience of using Motivational interviewing or solutions focused interventions
- Experience of coping independently with distressing or emotional situations in challenging work environments
- Experience of using virtual communication platforms, i.e. Skype, Teams, Zoom
Language Skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Able to travel to deliver service, including between sites in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Level 3 qualification relevant to workplace OR other equivalent training, qualifications or experience
- Level 4 experience with a willingness to complete relevant Level 4 qualification within a specified timescale after successful appointment
- I.T skills with good knowledge and application of Microsoft Office applications
- Numeracy and literacy to at least level 2 (GCSE level grade C or above)
- Good knowledge of Occupational Therapy though acquired experience and/or training
- Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment
- Knowledge of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care.
Desirable
- Evidence of role related CPD activities
- Trusted Assessor training in equipment and adaptations
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance, including research and audit
- Knowledge of relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness of interventions
- Knowledge of Health Board and priorities and practices
- Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience of working within a therapy service or other relevant field. This may include voluntary as well as paid experience
- Working with a variety of people with differing needs.
- Working as part of a team.
- Working independently.
- Managing own time and prioritising activities
- Contributing to improving services
- Self-development and learning
- Use of adapted techiques for improving patient independence
Desirable
- Experience of working with groups
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Supervision of staff
- Experience of using Motivational interviewing or solutions focused interventions
- Experience of coping independently with distressing or emotional situations in challenging work environments
- Experience of using virtual communication platforms, i.e. Skype, Teams, Zoom
Language Skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Able to travel to deliver service, including between sites in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to needs of the service
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).
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).
