Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Neonatal Follow-Up

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Tonypandy; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Wales seeks an experienced Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Neonatal Follow-Up Service. You will provide expert assessment and intervention for infants with complex neonatal presentations, delivering family-centred care and advanced clinical reasoning.

You will lead the development of neonatal follow-up practice, mentor colleagues, and work within a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• To independently manage their own daily complex caseload as part of a multidisciplinary team, triaging patients to reduce the impact on waiting lists; ensuring that patients are seen by the most appropriate healthcare professional.
• To be responsible for the effective treatment and management of neonates accessing the Neonatal Follow-Up Pathway, including assessment, care planning and early intervention across a variety of community settings.
• Be at the forefront of Occupational Therapy planning for the Neonatal Follow-Up within Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB.
• To act as a highly specialist clinical resource, disseminating expert information and education to Occupational Therapy colleagues, the general public and other health care professionals, in both Primary, Secondary care and Community settings - with a particular focus on enhanced Neonatal Follow-Up and early intervention.
• Lead the development of standards and outcome measurement for good practice with patients.
• To be responsible for implementing change within own practice and influencing and monitoring standards of Occupational Therapy practice within the team.
• Proactively engage with MDT colleagues to progress innovations and improvements in practice and service.
• To be responsible for linking with relevant local and tertiary consultant clinics as an expert resource.
• To work strategically and operationally with the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Manager in ensuring that clinical policies, procedures and guidelines meet the needs of the Occupational Therapy service.
• The post holder will decide and be responsible for the allocation, and safe use, of resources in relation to individual patient care, e.g. physical equipment such as surgical appliances or nasopharyngeal suction, and the delegation of work to junior Occupational Therapy staff and Occupational Therapy HCSWs.
• In conjunction with the Professional Lead to be responsible and delegate work to the Administrative Team

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our Neonatal Follow-Up Service within Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB.

As an autonomous practitioner, you will provide expert assessment and intervention for infants with complex neonatal presentations, using highly specialised clinical reasoning skills to inform assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning.

The role involves delivering advanced occupational therapy interventions and advice to infants, families, and carers, ensuring high-quality, family-centred care that supports the best possible developmental outcomes.

You will also play a key role in developing and delivering neonatal follow-up occupational therapy services across the Health Board, acting as a specialist resource and mentor for colleagues. Through teaching, supervision, and leadership, you will support the development of knowledge and skills in enhanced neonatal follow-up practice across multidisciplinary teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced paediatric occupational therapist who is passionate about neonatal care, early intervention, and service development.

Main duties of the job

• To independently manage their own daily complex caseload as part of a multidisciplinary team, triaging patients to reduce the impact on waiting lists; ensuring that patients are seen by the most appropriate healthcare professional.
• To be responsible for the effective treatment and management of neonates accessing the Neonatal Follow-Up Pathway, including assessment, care planning and early intervention across a variety of community settings.
• Be at the forefront of Occupational Therapy planning for the Neonatal Follow-Up within Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB.
• To act as a highly specialist clinical resource, disseminating expert information and education to Occupational Therapy colleagues, the general public and other health care professionals, in both Primary, Secondary care and Community settings - with a particular focus on enhanced Neonatal Follow-Up and early intervention.
• Lead and develops local and national networks with other teams providing similar services. Contributing to the wider professional network of Occupational Therapists working within Neonatal Follow-Up.
• To be responsible for linking with relevant stakeholders as an expert resource.
• To be responsible for implementing change within own practice and influencing and monitoring standards of Occupational Therapy practice within the Occupational Therapy Team.

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:

We listen, learn, and improve

We treat everyone with respect

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.

Details

Date posted: 08 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 110-AHP077-0926

Job locations: Carnegie Clinic, The Sunflower Suite, Brithweunydd Road, Trealaw, CF40 2UH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short‑list‑ing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you're comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person‑centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.

• To manage own daily highly specialist/expert complex caseload as an autonomous practitioner.
• Extensive post‑graduate experience, with extensive experience related to early intervention and the principles of community neonatal care.
• To act as a highly specialist clinical resource, disseminating expert information to Occupational Therapy colleagues, the general public and other health care professionals in both acute and community paediatric settings.
• To undertake triage and highly complex assessments, using advanced levels of clinical reasoning to arrive at a differential diagnosis independently.
• To provide direct advice for management and/or deliver intervention if appropriate e.g. performing highly skilled, technical physical techniques; using highly developed physical skills requiring a high degree of precision.
• Lead the development of standards and outcome measurement for good practice with patients.
• To be responsible for implementing change within own practice and influencing and monitoring standards of Occupational Therapy practice within the team.
• Proactively engage with MDT colleagues to progress innovations and improvements in practice and service.
• To be responsible for linking with relevant local and tertiary consultant clinics as an expert resource.
• To work strategically and operationally with the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Manager in ensuring that clinical policies, procedures and guidelines meet the needs of the Occupational Therapy service.
• The post holder will decide and be responsible for the allocation, and safe use, of resources in relation to individual patient care, e.g. physical equipment such as surgical appliances or nasopharyngeal suction, and the delegation of work to junior Occupational Therapy staff and Occupational Therapy HCSWs.
• In conjunction with the Professional Lead to be responsible and delegate work to the Administrative Team