Occupational Therapist

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Penperlleni; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board invites applications for an experienced, full-time Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Community Mental Health Team. You will work under the professional lead OT and supervise an OT Support Worker, coordinating care and contributing to treatment planning using MOHO principles.

You will deliver assessments and recovery-focused interventions within an MDT, liaising with local third sector and community resources to support meaningful occupation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist occupational therapy assessments, including in home and community settings.
• Carry out and interpret MOHO 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.
• Undertake generic duties,such as mental health assessments, to enable the service to function effectively.

Skills

MOHO assessments

OT assessments

MDT collaboration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, full time Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Community Mental Health Team, under the direction of the professional lead OT and supporting the supervision of an Occupational Therapy Support Worker.

The post holder will be required to use OT assessments and interventions to aid recovery using MOHO. The 'Discovery Through Activity' programme is also established across the service. The post holder will work within an MDT to provide assessment and recovery focused intervention. The successful candidate will be required to co-ordinate care for individuals with occupational needs and to undertake comprehensive care and treatment planning assessments.

The postholder will work alongside MDT colleagues providing assessment and recovery focussed interventions for adults accessing this service. There is excellent links with local third sector and community resources in order to promote opportunities to engage in meaningful occupation.

The post is part of a wider network and professional structure of OTs across the mental health and learning disabilities division with opportunities for CPD. A variety of training opportunities are available in the health board and the OT service is committed to student education and practice development to ensure best practice standards.

• Carry out specialist occupational therapy assessments, including in home and community settings.
• Carry out and interpret MOHO 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.
• Undertake generic duties,such as mental health assessments, to enable the service to function effectively.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another. We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.