Occupational Therapy Senior Assistant Practitioner

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapy Senior Assistant Practitioner to work alongside the Occupational Therapy teams, based in Ty Llywelyn Medium Secure Unit at Bryn Y Neuadd Hospital.

You will work alongside occupational therapy staff to support them with treatment interventions for individuals within the MSU.

The post holder needs to be able to work well within the team but also be confident and competent to work autonomously.

The post holder will carry out identified individual interventions with patients as agreed with the Occupational Therapist as well as supporting the Occupational Therapist in providing group work interventions. The post holder will also assist with delegated duties to help with the efficient running of the department.

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

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will work under the supervision of Occupational Therapists carrying out areas of the Occupational Therapy intervention plan delegated to them.

The post holder will carry out and observe outcomes for individual and group interventions which support the ongoing assessment and treatment of service user/patients around their occupational functioning in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure within the department, in the service user/patients' home, or in community settings.

The post holder will provide timely and accurate written and verbal feedback for all interventions for review by the delegating Occupational Therapists to support the delivery and review of the overall Occupational Therapy intervention plan.

The post holder will be required to have effective interpersonal and communication skills to support the motivation and engagement of service user/patients and their carers and be able to work effectively as a member of the team.

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.

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.

Date Posted

09 April 2025

Pay Scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Part-time

Reference Number

050-ACS210-0425

Job Locations

Ty Llywelyn MSU, Bryn Y Neuadd, Llanfairfechan, LL33 0HH

Job Responsibilities

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Person Specification

Skills

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Experience

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Qualifications

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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.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address: Ty Llywelyn MSU, Bryn Y Neuadd, Llanfairfechan, LL33 0HH

Employer's Website: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board