Hywel Dda University Health Board
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our medical team, as the clinical lead in Glangwilli General Hospital, Carmarthen. Our occupational therapy team are friendly and supportive and the medical team work closely with the wider occupational therapy team.
You will carry out occupational therapy interventions, with people who have conditions which include respiratory, cardiac and frailty, as well as those with traumatic brain injuries, as we are part of the trauma network pathway.
As the clinical lead for medical and frailty you will have good knowledge of these conditions to support the team, as well as service improvement, personal development of the team, and sickness. The team includes band 6s, band 5s and occupational therapy support staff.
We are an innovative, and proactive team of Occupational Therapists who work closely with the wider acute multidisciplinary team, intermediate care and the community and third sector teams striving to deliver the right support, at the right time with an ethos of home first.
Main duties of the job
As a versatile postgraduate, you will need to have a strong clinical grounding in older people rehabilitation, complex manual handling, and a good understanding of current issues affecting hospitals, intermediate care and community services.
You will need the ability and skills to work autonomously and alongside members of the team in a managerial and clinical role.
The successful applicant will provide clinical leadership, specialist expertise and supervision to Occupational Therapy staff, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, Rehabilitation Assistants/Frailty Support Workers, and students.
We are looking for an individual with great interpersonal skills to network with acute and community colleagues to co-ordinate a responsive, seamless service across pathways and sectors. You will have organisational ability and a commitment to service development, by developing the evidence base for evaluation through audit, clinical effectiveness and research activity.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Professional registration as recognised by HPC
- Evidence of attendance on relevant short courses and advanced training relevant to specialist area up to Master’s level equivalent
Desirable
- MSc & / or postgraduate diploma level in relevant area
- Fieldwork Education Training
- Member of BAOT
- Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post – graduate experience
- Managing a complex caseload
- Delivering assessments / interventions via virtual platforms
- 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 patient care including severely disabled patients
- Experience in staff development e.g. supervision
- Experience of appropriate delegation and supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of student supervision
- Key worker/Case Manager
- People management / supervision of staff
- Negotiation of multidisciplinary working arrangements
- Leadership of clinical networks / clinical practice groups
- Leading service developments & change
Language Skills
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Closing Date: 20 July 2026
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