Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 08/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Paediatric Therapy Service in Powys Teaching Health Board. The role involves providing assessment, intervention, and advice for children and young people with various needs across different settings. It offers a supportive environment for developing specialist paediatric skills, with structured supervision and training. After 12-18 months, there will be opportunities for broader rotational experiences within adult occupational therapy services, supporting career progression.
Essential criteria
- Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered (with anticipated registration within six months)
- Documented Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Additional clinical or healthcare related experience
- Membership of Professional Body
- Clinical practice on fieldwork placements in a variety of general and specialist areas
- Basic knowledge of principles of Clinical Governance
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Other
- Ability to travel within geographical area.
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
- Qualifications and/or Knowledge
- Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered (with anticipated registration within six months)
- Documented Evidence of CPD
- Additional clinical or healthcare related experience
- Membership of Professional Body
- Clinical practice on fieldwork placements in a variety of general and specialist areas
- Basic knowledge of principles of Clinical Governance
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Other
- Ability to travel within geographical area.
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,557 – £39,631 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Powys Teaching Health Board
Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 08 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Paediatric Therapy Service in Powys Teaching Health Board. This post offers a supportive environment to develop specialist skills in paediatric occupational therapy, working collaboratively with children, young people, families, schools, and multi-disciplinary teams across a diverse rural county. The role is designed to provide a strong foundation in paediatric practice, with structured supervision, training, and development opportunities. Following a period of approximately 12-18 months in the paediatric service, there will be opportunities to explore broader rotational experiences within adult occupational therapy services, supporting the development of a well-rounded clinical skill set and long-term career progression within Powys Teaching Health Board.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide assessment, intervention and advice for children and young people with a range of developmental, physical and functional needs across home, education and community settings. Working as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, they will contribute to delivering person-centred care, develop therapy programmes, support families and education staf
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