Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant
The closing date is 25 November 2026

Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a band 4 Occupational Therapy assistant to facilitate the Occupational Therapy (Hands and Rheumatology) staff working within the department.

The post holder will assist qualified staff with clinical work this will involve providing support to the qualified staff in patient treatment provide support in answering phone, making appointments, etc as well as assisting in maintaining the department.

The post is permanent. Part time hours pattern of working to be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job
Clinical Support and Patient Care:

• Assist therapists in the delivery of the highest standards of patient care, following treatment plans devised by Occupational Therapists.
• Engage in the treatment of patients, providing support as needed and ensuring that therapy sessions are conducted effectively and safely.
• Demonstrate and issue daily living equipment as prescribed by an Occupational Therapist, ensuring patients understand its use and feel confident in using the equipment.
• Assist in the assessment of patient progress and report findings to the therapists to facilitate ongoing treatment planning.

Administrative Duties: Such as therapist and own diary management, Stock management, patient record keeping.

Team Collaboration: such as working as part of the MDT, participate in team meetings and MDT's.

Education and Training: E.G. Engaging in professional development, Team training sessions, supporting and guiding new team members.

Quality Improvement: Contributing to the continuous service development, identifying areas for improvement, keeping up to date with current Evidence based practice.

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

About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including childcare voucher schemes, work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,819 to £31,626 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 050-ACS866-1126
Job locations: Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, LL57 2PW, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Experience

• Essential: Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. A level or equivalent qualification related to Health & Social Care
• Essential: Relevant experience of working within a Healthcare environment, delivering therapy programmes
• Essential: Understanding of the role of occupational therapy
• Essential: Basic knowledge of main conditions relevant to area of speciality and the effects of illness on function
• Essential: Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
• Desirable: Ability to speak Welsh

Qualifications

• Essential: Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. A level or equivalent qualification related to Health & Social Care
• Desirable: Computer skills e.g. use Word, Excel, Power Point and data in-putting

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.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address: Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, LL57 2PW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply via the company portal

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist Kerry-Ann Roberts, Kerry-Ann.Roberts@wales.nhs.uk, 03000842048

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