Occupational Therapist Paediatric Team Lead

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist Paediatric Team Lead to oversee the Occupational Therapy department. This role involves managing staff, providing mentorship, and delivering high-quality OT services to children with complex needs. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes and lead quality improvement initiatives. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives and have the expertise to enhance service delivery, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing Occupational Therapy departments and staff.
• Ability to deliver OT services to children with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Occupational Therapy department and staff at POW.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for effective service delivery.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Clinical Supervision

Mentorship

Welsh Language Skills

Advanced Assessment

Care Planning

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist Paediatric Team Lead

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Position Overview

Princess Of Wales Hospital

Responsible for managing the Occupational Therapy department in POW, balancing patient care with staff management, including clinical supervision, scheduling, and staff well-being.

Provide mentorship and deliver OT services to children and young people with complex physical difficulties in the community across CTUHB.

Welsh language skills are desirable; applications from Welsh and English speakers are equally welcome.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hospital, community, education, and local authorities to ensure continuous, effective service delivery and optimal outcomes for children with special needs.

Serve as a clinical resource, sharing expertise with colleagues, the public, and healthcare professionals.

Lead quality improvement initiatives, monitor practice standards, and influence multidisciplinary team practices.

Engage in advanced assessment and treatment, contribute to diagnosis and clinical reporting, and interpret complex cases.

Oversee triage processes to ensure appropriate care pathways for paediatric patients.

Develop and enhance the paediatric OT service using advanced clinical decision-making and care planning tools, addressing high-need cases and capacity challenges.

Lead educational efforts to promote understanding of Occupational Therapy roles and optimize service planning with stakeholders.

About Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board: Providing primary, secondary, and community health services to around 450,000 residents across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Our Core Values:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

Approximately 80% of our 15,000 staff live locally, reflecting our commitment to community and workforce development.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Karl Hocking
• Job Title: Principal Paediatric Occupational Therapist
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

Additional Information

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare

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