Occupational Therapy Technician

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Job summary

The Swansea Bay University Health Board Occupational Therapy Service offers a wealth of experience, diversity and progression. We are proud to be a profession which is well respected within the Health Board and one which offers an environment in which therapists of all levels can experience nurture, encouragement, development and can excel.

Swansea Bay University Health Board currently hasa Band 4 vacancy for an Occupational Therapy Technician in the Trauma and orthopaedic team.

The post will allow the successful applicant the opportunity to work collaboratively within an integrated multi-disciplinary team. The role will involve working under the occupational therapists’ guidance to undertake assessment and intervention programmes with clients as delegated underpinned by appropriate experience/ knowledge.

You will be required to work closely with MDT colleagues and contribute to the development of a high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy service. You will have an opportunity to help shape and promote the service, providing you with a unique opportunity to engage in service development and change.

You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, the contract hours includes a 7-day shift pattern, with extended working hours covering 365 days of the year.

Main duties of the job

To be a fully engaged member of the Occupational Therapy Team providing a service within trauma and orthopaedics area, supporting the therapists with clients who may have complex needs in a range of settings including; hospital community, patients homes, schools and outpatient settings.

To take responsibility for implementing and managing aspects of the assessment and the care and treatment programme as delegated by the Occupational Therapist in line with service protocol and frameworks.

To promote independence, health, wellbeing and safety within the community and inpatient settings adapting the clients social and physical environment to support the individual’s optimum function.

Maintain clinical records and report accurately to others.

Carry out administrative duties in relation to clinical, service and departmental needs.

To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in developmental activities including completion of the Diploma of Occupational Therapy Support.

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

We encourage you to contact us to discuss more specific details regarding the service area and job role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care
  • Documented evidence of participation in training activities
  • Understanding of the role of occupational therapy.

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience working within health, social or teaching settings
  • Awareness of Occupational Therapy equipment e.g. toilet equipment

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
  • Basic knowledge of some conditions and the effects of illness on function

Essential Aptitude and abilities

Essential

  • Abilities Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and/or groups
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Planning and organisational skills – ability to reflect on own performance

Desirable

  • Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
  • Ability to maintain and record specific items of stock

Other Essential Criteria

Essential

  • Ability to travel within geographical area.
  • Able to work hours flexibly.
  • Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Closing Date: 16 July 2026

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