Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with knowledge in the management of patients with Rheumatology and conditions affecting functional use of hands, including splint fabrication.



You will be expected to work as part of the Rheumatology and Hand Therapy Occupational Therapy team to deliver high quality, evidence based occupational therapy intervention to individuals who are experiencing functional difficulties using their hands.



We're seeking to appoint proactive, motivated and compassionate individuals with demonstrable experience in Rheumatology and Hand Therapy and a broad knowledge of clinical specialities, whose values are aligned to those of Hywel Dda University Health Board.



Applications are invited from occupational therapists with demonstrable experience in Rheumatology and Hand Therapy and a broad knowledge of clinical specialities, who are interested in working as part of an occupational therapy service which actively supports professional development and is committed to excellent patient care and service improvement.



The post holder will be expected to travel across Carmarthenshire and at times the Health Board footprint to visit patients at home and between sites and undertake service development. Mileage allowance is payable and a lease car scheme is available.



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You will have a buddy the first few weeks as part of your induction into our occupational therapy team, there will be formal supervision monthly, as well as informal when required. You will have a Personal Development appraisal once a year to support learning and development. Hywel Dda offers a wide range of learning within its own trust. There are options for flexible working.



We have pool cars if required, and mileage expenses for travelling to patients homes.



As an Occupational Therapy service, we recognise that our staff are our strongest asset and investment into the individual as a person as much as their professional development is important. We actively promote post-graduate study with shared funding opportunities. The pandemic has taught us more than ever the importance of work life balance and we encourage remote working when appropriate and flexible working arrangements.



The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7 day service, based on service need. This will be on a rota basis.



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



Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS

healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion,

Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.



We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary,

community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as

public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued

team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

Four main hospitals:

Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth;

Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in

Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest

Five community hospitals:

Amman Valley and Llandovery

hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in

Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in

Pembrokeshire

Two integrated care centres:

Aberaeron and Cardigan in

Ceredigion, and several other community settings

47 general practices (six of which are health board managed

practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97

community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices;

and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers

Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services



You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.



The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.



The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.



Interviews will be held on 16/10/2025.