Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our medical team, as the clinical lead in Glangwilli General Hospital, Carmarthen. Our occupational therapy team are friendly and supportive and the medical team work closely with the wider occupational therapy team.

You will carry out occupational therapy interventions, with people who have conditions which include respiratory, cardiac and frailty, as well as those with traumatic brain injuries, as we are part of the trauma network pathway.

As the clinical lead for medical and frailty you will have good knowledge of these conditions to support the team, as well as service improvement, personal development of the team, and sickness. The team includes band 6s, band 5s and occupational therapy support staff.

We are an innovative, and proactive team of Occupational Therapists who work closely with the wider acute multidisciplinary team, intermediate care and the community and third sector teams striving to deliver the right support, at the right time with an ethos of home first.

Main duties of the job
As a versatile postgraduate, you will need to have a strong clinical grounding in older people rehabilitation, complex manual handling, and a good understanding of current issues affecting hospitals, intermediate care and community services.

You will need the ability and skills to work autonomously and alongside members of the team in a managerial and clinical role.

The successful applicant will provide clinical leadership, specialist expertise and supervision to Occupational Therapy staff, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, Rehabilitation Assistants/Frailty Support Workers, and students.

We are looking for an individual with great interpersonal skills to network with acute and community colleagues to co-ordinate a responsive, seamless service across pathways and sectors. You will have organisational ability and a commitment to service development, by developing the evidence base for evaluation through audit, clinical effectiveness and research activity.

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

About us
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); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Date posted: 03 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 100-AHP053-0626-A
Job locations: Glangwilli General Hospital, Dolgwilli Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
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.

We are looking for someone who supports the key values of health board:

• Putting people at the heart of everything we do
• Striving to develop and deliver excellent services
• Working together to be the best we can be

We encourage self development and opportunities for you to grow as a professional.

Interviews will be held on 28/07/2026

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Professional registration as recognised by HPC
• Evidence of attendance on relevant short courses and advanced training relevant to specialist area up to Master's level equivalent

Desirable

• MSc & / or postgraduate diploma level in relevant area
• Fieldwork Education Training
• Member of BAOT
• Leadership training

Experience
Essential

• Extensive post - graduate experience
• Managing a complex caseload
• Delivering assessments / interventions via virtual platforms
• Inter-professional and multi- agency team working
• Direct involvement with carers and families
• Negotiation of service development
• Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements
• Therapeutic handling and risk assessments in relation to patient care including severely disabled patients
• Experience in staff development e.g. supervision
• Experience of appropriate delegation and supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of student supervision
• Key worker/Case Manager
• People management / supervision of staff
• Negotiation of multidisciplinary working arrangements
• Leadership of clinical networks / clinical practice groups
• Leading service developments & change

Language Skills
Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Additional information
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address: Glangwilli General Hospital, Dolgwilli Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Service Lead Acute Occupational Therapy
Carol-Anne Davies
CarolAnne.Davies@wales.nhs.uk
07811711414