Occupational Therapist - INTERNAL

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 TO 31/08/2027 DUE TO NEEDS OF THE SERVICE

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.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team.

The post holder will work as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist within the Early Intervention Service on a fixed-term secondment until 31 August 2027. This role focuses on supporting individuals living with long-term conditions to improve self-management, maintain independence, and optimise participation in daily life.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention for individuals with long-term conditions, focusing on the impact on daily functioning, roles, and quality of life.

To support service users to develop effective self-management strategies, including pacing, fatigue management, energy conservation, and symptom control.

To work collaboratively with individuals to set meaningful, person-centred goals that promote independence, wellbeing, and participation in everyday activities.

To deliver early intervention aimed at preventing functional decline, reducing hospital admissions, and minimising long-term reliance on health and social care services.

To facilitate behaviour change and promote healthy routines through coaching approaches, motivational interviewing, and education.

To provide advice, education, and support to carers and families to enhance the individual’s ability to self-manage their condition.

To work autonomously in managing a defined caseload, prioritising referrals and interventions in line with service criteria and clinical needs

To identify risks and escalate concerns appropriately, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.

To maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely clinical records in line with professional, legal, and organisational standards.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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

• BSc or equivalent in Occupational Therapy

Desirable criteria

• Experience in working in NHS

Experience

Essential criteria

• Complex rehabilitation

Desirable criteria

• Post graduate study relevant to rehabilitation
• Experience working with stroke