Forensic Occupational Therapy Team Leader

NHS; Llanfairfechan; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wales is looking for an experienced occupational therapist to lead their Forensics Team. The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day operations, demonstrate strong clinical, managerial, and leadership skills, and improve patient outcomes. Applicants with the ability to speak Welsh are encouraged. A competitive salary between £48,527 to £55,532 per annum is offered for this full-time, permanent role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within community or inpatient services required.
• Ability to manage clinical caseload and team responsibilities essential.
• Understanding of occupational therapy in inpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and professional leadership to the team.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Occupational Therapy Team.
• Implement service changes and support team development.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Compassionate leadership

Job description

Job summary: We have an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking occupational therapist to join our well-established Occupational Therapy Team within Forensics Team as a team leader.

This post holder will provide clinical and professional leadership and be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the team. A clear understanding of the role and opportunities for Occupational Therapy in inpatients setting.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking to appoint a self-motivated, forward thinking and compassionate leader with demonstrable experience within community or inpatient services. You must be able to demonstrate highly specialist clinical, managerial and leadership skills and will have excellent organisational and time management skills in order to manage a clinical caseload and team leader responsibilities.

You will be able to initiate and implement service changes whilst supporting the development of the team through supervision and appraisal. Excellent communication skills will be required to forge effective working relationships, challenge current practice and develop innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes.

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.

Job details

• Date posted: 06 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 050-AHP108-0425-D
• Job locations: Ty Llywelyn, Bryn Y Neuadd, Llanfairfechan, LL33 0HH

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Skills

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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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.