Occupational Therapist

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Penperlleni; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in the UK is seeking a dynamic Senior Occupational Therapist to join their Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team. This role involves carrying out occupational therapy assessments and developing treatment plans within a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should demonstrate experience in community therapy and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The organization values flexible working and offers extensive training opportunities, making it a great place to develop your career while contributing to mental health care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Extensive training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Ability to manage and prioritize caseloads independently.
• Skills in engaging families in the therapeutic process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist occupational therapy assessments in various settings.
• Develop and review individual treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team in care planning.
• Supervise junior staff and students.
• Attend daily multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Specialist occupational therapy assessments

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Treatment planning

Risk assessment

Welsh language skills

Job description

EEO Statement

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

To enable you to participate in the application and selection process, please let us know if you have any particular requirements. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (e.g. braille), please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email [email protected].

Recruitment & Closing

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time, therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted via the email account you used to apply; please check your account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment‑related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.

Job Details

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHTT). This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team which provides an alternative to inpatient admission and Occupational Therapy within the community.

Post: 37.5 hours per week (8.30 am – 4.30 pm). Flexibility may be required.

The post holder will carry out specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions to inform the overall assessment and recovery plan of service users. The post holder will work within a multi‑disciplinary team of nursing, medical staff, social workers and a peer mentor. The role will also involve working closely with the acute ward Occupational Therapy team, providing in‑reach support and helping individuals make meaningful community connections during leave and discharge from the ward. The post holder will work under the direction of the Professional Lead Occupational Therapist for the borough and CRHTT team lead. The post is also part of a wider network and professional structure of occupational therapists across the mental health and learning disabilities division with regular practice forums and workshop opportunities to drive occupational‑therapy development in inpatient, community and specialist settings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist occupational therapy assessments, including in home and community settings.
• Carry out and interpret formal 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.
• Attend the acute ward MDT daily.
• Undertake generic duties to enable the service to function effectively such as crisis assessments.

Language Requirements

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

Benefits & Development

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award‑winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways, including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work‑life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high‑quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world‑class healthcare service fit for the future.