Senior Occupational Therapist
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Pontypool, NP4 5LQ
Salary
£40,559 to £48,841
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, full time Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Community Mental Health Team, under the dir...
- Carry out specialist occupational therapy assessments, including in home and community settings.
- Carry out and interpret MOHO standardised assessments.
- Independently plan, implement, evaluate and review treatment plans on an individual and group basis.
- Actively engage carers/families in the therapeutic process, motivating and supporting them to take responsibility for decision making and goal setting
- Work autonomously to manage and prioritise own caseload.
- Carry out role of supervisor to support staff and educator to practice placement students.
- Collaborate with others to modify and develop the service in line with changing circumstances and needs.
- Function in a multi-disciplinary team identifying unique skills of the occupational therapist.
- Maintain and actively develop close working relationships with colleagues across disciplines and agencies e.g. voluntary, statutory and private.
- Assess and manage risk. Carry out written risk assessments.
- Undertake generic duties,such as mental health assessments, to enable the service to function effectively.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now toview in Trac.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
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First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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