Bank Occupational Therapist Band 6
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardBangor, LL57 2PU, Wales
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board based in Bangor, LL57 2PU. The advertised salary is £40,559 to £48,841. It is an Band 6 post. Applications close on 16 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Have you recently moved to the area? looking to move? We have opportunities to join the Band 6 Bank within the West area. These opportunities allow you to step into the service and experience what we have to offer in our area.
The areas we cover are varied going from Children's' services, through mental health to physical services of many types. The services are based both in hospitals and the community throughout Gwynedd and Mon.
Give us a ring to find out more.
Provide a flexible and comprehensive service to the area you are responsible for
Confidently carry out comprehensive and professional interventions for patients with complex needs incorporating physical, personal and psychological needs in relation to self-care, leisure and productivity
Have excellent organisational and communication skills
Provide supervision, and development of support staff and students within your team
Maintain links with the immediate team as well as wider community team alongside external agencies to maintain and develop the Trusts Occupational Therapy service
Have the ability to use computer systems in order to update clinical information necessary for the job role including data collection and audits
Maintain and update own knowledge as required by the HCPC - active encouragement is promoted to seek internal and external training and development opportunities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- BAHT level 1
- Short courses at post graduate diploma level.
- Significant post graduate experience
- Broad band 5 rotational experience.
Aptitude and ability
- Evidence of working independently/ level of supervision relevant to experience.
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
- Commitment to lifelong learning to develop own professional skills.
Other
- Able to meet the travel between sites in a timely manner
- Able to work hours flexibly over 7 days service if required.
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- BAHT level 1
- Short courses at post graduate diploma level.
- Significant post graduate experience
- Broad band 5 rotational experience.
Aptitude and ability
- Evidence of working independently/ level of supervision relevant to experience.
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
- Commitment to lifelong learning to develop own professional skills.
Other
- Able to meet the travel between sites in a timely manner
- Able to work hours flexibly over 7 days service if required.
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).
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 name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd
Bangor
LL57 2PU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd
Bangor
LL57 2PU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
How this role compares
We hold 161 NHS vacancies in Wales that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £28,819. This role pays more than about 73% of them.
There are 3,997 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 195 of them in Wales.
You have 17 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 13 days, so this is a longer window than usual.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has 56 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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