Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day working)
- Job ref
- 001-AHP015-0225
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital of Llandough
- Town
- Penarth
- Salary
- £30,420 - £37,030 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Band 5 Occupational Therapist Static
Band 5
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
· We are kind and caring
· We are respectful
· We have trust and integrity
· We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job overview
Occupational Therapist, Surgery. A opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and suitably skilled Occupational Therapist to join our surgery team based at the University hospital of Llandough. You will gain experience across the surgery pathway to include pre admission, elective and frail trauma. You will also be part of the larger surgery team which includes services in University hospital of Wales.
This is an exciting period as we are currently operationalising our Occupational Therapy strategy across surgery providing opportunity to engage in service development and ensuring we provide the best value to our service users.
We wish to appoint an ambitious and motivated individual with excellent communication skills, effective team working and a passion for development and service improvement.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner and will have relevant undergraduate experience for the role. They will undertake clinical duties as required and will contribute to the general running of the service.
The postholder will work within an agreed job plan and objectives which will be reviewed yearly as part of the UHB appraisal process.
They may be required to work their normal contracted hours flexibly in a variety of different working patterns in response to the needs of the service where they are placed. For example, this could include working their contracted hours as part of a 7-day job plan or working their hours over a pattern that includes extended days and unsocial hours. They will take responsibility for their own patient caseload, deciding on nature, type and frequency of intervention with support from more experienced staff. They will work as part of the multidisciplinary team and will communicate across agencies as appropriate.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”,
and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspect of own work in accordance with HCPC and All Wales Health and Care standards.
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To carry a clinical caseload involving undertaking a comprehensive assessment, using clinical reasoning skills to formulate and deliver individual intervention programmes.
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To make independent clinical decisions, evaluate intervention outcomes with support from senior staff and alter/ progress intervention programmes accordingly.
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To utilise physical skills relevant to the clinical area i.e. use of specialist equipment and tools, advanced sensory skills, manual and mobilising skills in order to deliver effective interventions.
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In partnership with other professionals provide excellent care in line with Health and Care Standards. This process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care in accordance with UHB policies and procedures.
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To advise and educate individuals and their families / carers on the management of individual problems, to overcome barriers to change and facilitate behaviour change.
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To participate in the on-call and emergency duty rotas at allocated site.
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To continuously evaluate own practice ensuring it is up-to-date and evidence based, complying with UHB and professional clinical guidelines.
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To manage clinical risk within own case load with support from experienced staff.
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To maintain comprehensive and accurate clinical records to comply with legal and departmental requirements. To maintain strict confidentiality of person identifiable information in accordance with the clinical governance framework.
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To be aware of the available digital platforms and access person identifiable data appropriately to deliver timely, efficient care to provide holistic care.
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To utilise digital technology to enhance care and delivery.
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To delegate and take responsibility for work undertaken by support workers and assist in their clinical supervision.
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To observe Professional Standards and ‘codes of conduct’ at all times and comply with Departmental Policies and current legislation, including The Health & Safety at Work Act, Access to Medical Records and Data Protection Acts.
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To make known to the Team Lead/ line manager, any deficiency in working conditions, equipment and procedures that may constitute a hazard. To ensure adequate precautions are instituted paying particular attention to the hazards of lone working in the community setting.
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To be integral within the relevant multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences. Ensuring collaboration with the person receiving a service to ensure shared decision making, advocating for the individual, providing a professional opinion.
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To evaluate and manage risk in the best interest of the individual i.e. discharge planning and issuing equipment.
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To promote and support rights by promoting shared decision making, respecting individual choice and beliefs, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times.
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To communicate relevant clinical information to all members of the MDT within health and social services.
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To comply with all relevant Infection Prevention and Control procedures.
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
- Recognised qualification degree/equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- H.C.P.C Registration
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working across a broad range of clinical areas at under-graduate level
- Experience working as part of an MDT
Desirable criteria
- Work experience in NHS environment
Skills
Essential criteria
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent communication skills with healthcare professionals and the public.
- Proven decision-making skills/evidence of clinical reasoning
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records and statistical information
- Personal responsibility for learning and development
Special knowledge
Essential criteria
- Occupational Therapy clinical Knowledge of a wide variety of conditions and treatments Evidence of relevant CPD
- Awareness of Health and Safety/ clinical risk management
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Professional confidence
- Able to role model UHB behaviours and values
Other
Essential criteria
- Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service
- Able to travel, in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the job, this may include cross site working or various locations, carrying sensitive information and bulky equipment (if applicable to role)
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak and understand Welsh
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Chris Cheetham
- Job title
- clinical lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07800581322
- Additional information
Lorri Mingay
Emma Bowen
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