Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our motivated and enthusiastic team, delivering high-quality care within the Dementia Home Treatment Team South
The DHTT provides specialist support for individuals, their families and carers during a period of crisis. You will play a key role in supporting patients through the crisis period, helping them improve quality of life.
This role includes
- Working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred rehabilitation
- Contributing to service development alongside a Powys wide Community Mental Health Services.
Occupational Therapy is a highly valued service, as a team we are deeply committed to delivering safe, effective and personalised care, underpinned by robust clinical governance.
Whilst some previous experience and post registration training in this speciality is ideal, we will consider those who haven’t, to undertake a two-year training competency framework under Annex 21 Band 6. During this time you will obtain the relevant training and experience to meet the full competency framework of this Band 6 role and will be able to undertake all duties within this specialist occupational therapy job description.
Main duties of the job
- Managing a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- Provide leadership for junior staff through supervision and appraisal.
- Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
- Contribute to the maintenance and development of Powys Teaching Health Board Occupational Therapy Service.
- Regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements.
- Deputise for Team Leader when necessary.
- Work flexible across locality to meet the service needs.
- Provide cover in other areas/specialities as appropriate and within competencies.
- Provide a flexible service in locations most appropriate to patient’s needs. Allocate work to support staff, at all times monitoring their skills and competencies.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
About us
Being the smallest Health Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ‘life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you, please visit the Working for Us pages on our website. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Details
Date posted: 27 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year Annex 21
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 070-AHP033-1026
Job locations: Breconshire War Memorial Hospital, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, LD3 7NS, United Kingdom
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Diploma or degree in OT
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of significant post graduate training e.g. range of short courses, in-house training
- Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Up to date knowledge of legislation
- Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group
- Detailed knowledge of the principals of clinical governance and its application
Desirable
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
- Knowledge of OT models of practice
Experience
Essential
- Clinical fieldwork educator
- Supervision of junior staff
- Evidence of commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Awareness of current practice issues
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
Desirable
- Experience working within a community setting
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of OT Outcome Measures
- Computer literacy
- To be well organised and able to keep to deadlines / timescales
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to use initiative to solve problems
- Commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel throughout Powys is essential
- Participate within the 7-day rota to meet the service needs
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. 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Employer’s website
https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact
Specialist Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Millie Griffiths, Millie.Griffiths@wales.nhs.uk, 01874712468
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