Specialist Occupational Therapist

The post holder will provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention, rehabilitation and discharge planning for patients across acute services, supporting safe, timely and person-centred discharge from hospital while maximising independence and enabling individuals to remain at home wherever possible.

You will manage an independent caseload and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions. You will also support the supervision and development of junior staff and Occupational Therapy students.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. You will be committed to delivering high-quality patient care and driving service improvement through evidence-based practice, audit, research and quality improvement activities.

A unique aspect of this role is the opportunity to contribute to the development of the Occupational Therapy service within the Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU). Supported by an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist, you will develop specialist critical care rehabilitation skills while helping shape this evolving service.

The successful candidate will be flexible, responsive to service needs and able to prioritise a varied caseload to ensure timely intervention, rehabilitation and discharge planning.

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.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential: - Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy; - Registered member of HCPC; - Relevant postgraduate level training; - Documented evidence of CPD

Experience

Aptitude and Abilities

Desirable: - Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Knowledge

Essential: - Knowledge of broad range of medical conditions; - Knowledge of factors that can influence discharge

Desirable: - Knowledge of standardised /non standardised assessments; - Knowledge of national drivers for health