Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, passionate Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy Team in Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr. The post holder will deliver a range of occupationally focussed assessments and interventions and will join a small and friendly team based in YYF. The team is part of the acute and trauma OT service within ABUHB

The post offers opportunity to deliver a wide variety of assessments and interventions with patients both in a hospital setting as well as in the patients own home after discharge. There will be opportunity to support patients with a wide range of conditions and a variety of complexity. Interventions include assessment and provision of moving and handling equipment and inpatient rehabilitation with a focus on rapid discharge planning using a discharge to assess model where appropriate.

Main duties of the job
The post offers opportunity to deliver a wide variety of assessments and interventions with patients both in a hospital setting as well as in the patients own home after discharge. There will be opportunity to support patients with a wide range of conditions and a variety of complexity. Interventions include assessment and provision of moving and handling equipment and inpatient rehabilitation with a focus on rapid discharge planning using a discharge to assess model where appropriate.

Occupational Therapy is a highly regarded service as part of the Multidisciplinary approach in YYF. This is a faced paced environment that will require the applicant to have good organisational skills and be flexible to changing demands.

The OT service in ABUHB is committed to service development and continued learning and you will be supported with regular supervision and opportunities for learning and developing leadership skills

About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Details
Date posted: 10 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 040-AHP081-0726
Job locations: Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, Ystrad Fawr Way, Ystrad Mynach, CF82 7GP, United Kingdom

Job description
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Person Specification
Qualifications / experience
Essential

• Qualifications
• HCPC registration
• Clinical educator course
• Appropriate clinical experience

Desirable

• Membership of RCOT

Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of role
• Experience of managing complex clinical situations
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Awareness of clinical governance

Desirable

• Evidence of supervising others
• Welsh Speaker

Experience
Essential

• Significant clinical experience relevant to post
• Supervision experience of junior staff or students
• Experience of working autonomously and setting own priorities

Desirable

• Post-graduate experience of working in a rehabilitation setting

Other
Essential

• Ability to travel between sites / patients residences in a timely manner
• Ability to work flexibly and respond to unpredictable work demands

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

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).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address: Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, Ystrad Fawr Way, Ystrad Mynach, CF82 7GP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Professional Lead for Acute & Trauma Services
Natalie Reynolds
natalie.reynolds2@wales.nhs.uk
07583100372

Supporting documents
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