Specialist Substance Misuse Occupational Therapist WEST

NHS; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health organization in North Wales is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their Substance Misuse Team. This role involves working autonomously with a diverse caseload, supporting individuals with complex needs related to substance misuse. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Occupational Therapy and relevant experience, demonstrating effective communication and a commitment to service development. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to improving patient care and making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy required.
• HCPC Registration and up-to-date CPD portfolio essential.

Responsibilities

• Work as an autonomous practitioner with a varied specialist caseload.
• Engage and motivate service users in substance misuse treatment.

Skills

Substance Misuse Interventions

Effective Communication Skills

Independent Working

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Post Graduate Training

Job description

Job summary

Exciting opportunities have arisen for 1 Occupational Therapists to join the Substance Misuse Team, supporting services users across North Wales. The post available will be covering the Anglesey / Gwynedd area.

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner following professional codes of conduct and ethics carrying a varied specialist caseload in a specialist area of practice which will include patients with complex needs.

The post holder will contribute specialist knowledge to the service and lead some areas of service development duties within their department, which can include attending meetings, leading in audit, evidence based practice research and service evaluation.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have knowledge and experience of substance misuse interventions and treatment and will be required to use effective communication skills to engage, motivate and maintain service users in contact with services. The post holder will be expected to work with both alcohol and drug misuse service users. Candidates are requested to use the section "Supporting Information" on the application form to set out their reasons for applying and their suitability, referring to the person specification, for this post.

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

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.

Details Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AHP119-0525

Job locations

Anglesey/Gwynedd, Flintshire/Wrexham

Caernarfon/Wrexham

LL18 3EY

Job description Job responsibilities

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.

Job description Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Up to date CPD portfolio with evidence relevant to speciality area
• Post graduate training /equivalent CPD in a specialist area

Experience Essential

• Significant post graduate experience with demonstrable experience in related clinical field which equips the post holder to be competent to carry a specialist caseload in specialist area.
• Experience of contributing to service development and implementing service changes.
• Understanding of supervision and delegation principles.

Aptitude and Abilities Essential

• Evidence of working independently/ with a level of supervision relevant to experience.
• Ability to articulate the role of Occupational Therapy to others including staff of different disciplines and patients and their carers.
• Ability to implement the Occupational Therapy process with service users.
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with others.
• Ability to manage own time and caseload.
• Ability to work effectively when both lone working and in a team setting.
• Ability to both inform and follow risk management strategies.
• Verbal and non-verbal skills are able to support effective communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence others.
• Able to apply knowledge and conduct specialist assessments relevant to specialist area.
• Experience of presenting to groups of staff/meetings.

Values Essential

• Ability to engage service users and their relatives and carers in identifying and agreeing treatment goals.
• Commitment to lifelong learning to develop own professional skills.
• Commitment to contribute to service development task e.g. audit and evidence based practice and service evaluation to improve patient care.
• Ability to articulate role within a whole systems approach.
• Demonstrates integrity.
• Demonstrates compassionate care.
• Demonstrate sound team working values.
• Demonstrate value of supporting the development of others.

Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Up to date CPD portfolio with evidence relevant to speciality area
• Post graduate training /equivalent CPD in a specialist area

Experience Essential

• Significant post graduate experience with demonstrable experience in related clinical field which equips the post holder to be competent to carry a specialist caseload in specialist area.
• Experience of contributing to service development and implementing service changes.
• Understanding of supervision and delegation principles.

Aptitude and Abilities Essential

• Evidence of working independently/ with a level of supervision relevant to experience.
• Ability to articulate the role of Occupational Therapy to others including staff of different disciplines and patients and their carers.
• Ability to implement the Occupational Therapy process with service users.
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with others.
• Ability to manage own time and caseload.
• Ability to work effectively when both lone working and in a team setting.
• Ability to both inform and follow risk management strategies.
• Verbal and non-verbal skills are able to support effective communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence others.
• Able to apply knowledge and conduct specialist assessments relevant to specialist area.
• Experience of presenting to groups of staff/meetings.

Values Essential

• Ability to engage service users and their relatives and carers in identifying and agreeing treatment goals.
• Commitment to lifelong learning to develop own professional skills.
• Commitment to contribute to service development task e.g. audit and evidence based practice and service evaluation to improve patient care.
• Ability to articulate role within a whole systems approach.
• Demonstrates integrity.
• Demonstrates compassionate care.
• Demonstrate sound team working values.
• Demonstrate value of supporting the development of others.

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).

Additional information 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 details Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Anglesey/Gwynedd, Flintshire/Wrexham

Caernarfon/Wrexham

LL18 3EY

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Anglesey/Gwynedd, Flintshire/Wrexham

Caernarfon/Wrexham

LL18 3EY

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)