Occupational Therapist

NHS; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health board is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their team at Princess of Wales Hospital. This position offers flexible hours and the chance to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on improving patient independence and support during discharge. Candidates should possess a degree in Occupational Therapy and related experience. Competitive salary between £39,263 to £47,280 pro rata per annum.

Benefits

Generous leave

Career growth opportunities

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with the Health Professional Council.
• Experience managing an autonomous caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessments.
• Supervise junior staff and students.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Autonomous caseload management

Clinical reasoning skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Welsh language speaking/listening at Level 3

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Registered member of the Health Professional Council

Accreditation in fieldwork education for OT students

Tools

Record keeping software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Go back Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 15 October 2025

This post is 18.75 hours and we are flexible in how these are worked between the days of Monday - Friday.

Would you like to continue your professional development in a well-supported and innovative OT Service? Then come and join our medical team in the Princess of Wales Hospital

With a wealth of learning and development opportunities such as a Band 6 Development Framework, a training passport tailored to your learning needs and peer support you will be able to consolidate and enhance your specialist Occupational Therapy and leadership and management skills.

As part of a close MDT, you will work together with your patients to identify meaningful goals, provide assessments, identify appropriate interventions and support their independence and discharge from hospital.

The post holder will carry an independent caseload of patients and deliver occupational therapy intervention to a high standard with the ethos of providing evidence based, high quality interventions.

The successful candidate will work closely with the MDT, Principal OT, Discharge Liaison Team and Local Authorities to ensure effective cross boundary and agency working.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention and rehabilitation to patients to ensure improved functional recovery, prompt discharge and to enable the person to remain in their home.You will provide supervision and support to junior members of the team and student Occupational Therapists and have a passion for delivering evidence based, quality intervention using research, audit and quality improvement projects. The post holder will be flexible to service needs, possess excellent self-management skills and administer their caseload efficiently to ensure effective intervention focused on preventing avoidable admissions, rehabilitation and efficient discharge planning, depending on setting.We are looking for a candidate that is motivated, enthusiastic with exceptional communication and people skills.

About us

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 improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o 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.

Job responsibilities

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; 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 basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.

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

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy Post graduate training.
• Registered member of the Health Professional Council.
• Documented evidence of CPD
• Membership of professional body
• Post-graduate training in motivational interviewing, goal planning
• Accreditation in fieldwork education for OT students

Experience

• Experience of autonomous caseload management, comprising assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation within relevant clinical areas.
• Understanding the OT process with particular emphasis on physical conditions
• Supervision of staff.
• Understanding the current best practice in OT with designated client group.
• Knowledge of the principle of clinical governance.
• Knowledge of a range of policies/procedures e.g. ( risk management, protection of venerable adults, DOLs)
• Application of knowledge gained through attendance at relevant courses.
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Experience of audit.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working.
• Experience of working in the community
• Experience of service delivery in a variety of different clinical physical health settings

Aptitude and Abilities

• Ability to work single-handedly with individuals or groups
• Organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Demonstrable clinical reasoning skills, and able to make effective clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases Knowledge of broad range of medical, surgical and orthopaedic conditions
• Knowledge and understanding of cognitive, physical, psychological and cultural factors which can influence discharge planning
• Understanding of team dynamics
• Ability to work under pressure within a multi/inter disciplinary team.
• Ability to negotiate with others where opinions differ
• Ability to undertake physical activity required for handling of clients.
• Physical and emotional stamina to deal with sensitive and difficult situations.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills e.g. use of word, excel, PowerPoint and data inputting.
• Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups
• Welsh language speaking/listening at Level 3 or above

Values

• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to handle difficult and unpredictable situations.
• Professional in appearance and manner
• Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately.
• Ability to travel across sites and to client's homes and community settings.
• Ability to transport and fit equipment in client's homes.

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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

£39,263 to £47,280 a yearpro rata per annum