Occupational Therapist

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 8 MONTHS TO 31/03/2027 DUE TO FUNDING

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

Opportunity for two Band 6 Occupational Therapists focusing on vocational rehabilitation.

Post 1: Job Centre (Rhyl)

You will contribute to an innovative pilot embedding Occupational Therapy within the Job Centre, supporting individuals whose physical and/or mental health impacts their ability to gain or sustain employment. You will assess functional capability, identify barriers to work, and deliver tailored interventions to improve work readiness. You will also provide specialist advice and training to Job Centre staff, enhancing understanding of the relationship between health, function, and employment. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and evaluate a new integrated model of care.

Post 2: GP Practices

You will support a new primary care initiative working with individuals who have received Fit Notes for 12 months or more. The role focuses on helping people manage long-term health conditions, improve independence, and work towards meaningful activity, including return to employment. You will provide holistic, person-centred assessments, co-produce goals, and deliver practical interventions within GP settings.

Main duties of the job

Post 1: Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Job Centre

• Undertake specialist Occupational Therapy assessments focused on functional ability for employment
• Identify physical, cognitive and psychological barriers to work
• Develop person-centred plans, including graded return-to-work and reasonable adjustments
• Provide practical strategies to support condition management, routine and confidence
• Deliver training and advice to Job Centre staff on functional capacity and health-related barriers
• Support individuals to set realistic, meaningful employment goals
• Liaise with partner agencies including DWP, local authority and health teams
• Contribute to pilot evaluation through outcome measures and service development

Post 2: Band 6 Occupational Therapist – GP Practices

• Deliver Occupational Therapy assessments for individuals with long-term conditions
• Explore impact of health on daily life, including self-care, routine and participation
• Support condition management and improve independence
• Develop personalised plans with achievable goals
• Provide strategies for cognitive, emotional and physical challenges
• Support graded return-to-work planning where appropriate
• Work with GP practices, primary care teams and community services
• Signpost and refer to appropriate services
• Provide agreed follow-up interventions to support progress

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and /or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Post graduate training /equivalent CPD in a specialist area
• Experience of contributing to student placements.

Desirable criteria

• Attended Short courses at post graduate diploma level.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant post graduate experience with demonstrable experience in physical and Mental Health health settings
• Experience of contributing to service development and implementing service changes
• Understanding of service evaluation and using outcome measures .

Desirable criteria

• Broad band 5 rotational experience
• Experience in community/primary care OT services

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to articulate the role of Occupational Therapy and implement the OT process
• Ability to manage time and prioritise clinical and role demands
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Communication skills and an ability to adapt these as situations dictate

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential Criteria

• Commitment to lifelong learning to develop own professional skills
• Commitment to contribute to service development task e.g. audit and evidence based practice and service evaluation to improve patient care.