Team Lead Occupational Therapist

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious position as a Band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist is available within the Community Mental Health Team. This part-time role involves leading a team, managing a caseload, and ensuring high standards of practice in a supportive environment. Candidates should possess a Degree in Occupational Therapy and relevant experience, with autonomous practitioner skills being essential. The role is ideal for those committed to service development and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Professional registration as recognised by HPC.
• Ability to support and supervise others both clinically and managerially.
• Sufficient post-graduate clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Manage a defined caseload using evidence-based principles.
• Provide leadership through supervision and education of other Occupational Therapists.

Skills

Autonomous practitioner

Sound clinical reasoning/problem solving skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job summary

A post is available as a Band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist post within The Community Mental Health Team. This position offers part time hours (22.5hrs).

The role is part of an Occupational Therapy Team based within The Community Mental Health Occupational Therapy Team, with the majority of the work being community based. The OT's are imbedded within a multi-disciplinary team.

The successful candidate will lead The Community Mental Health Occupational Therapy Team, continuing to embed the principles of Occupational Therapy by using the philosophy of occupation within a recovery framework. The role will offer the chance for some service development, to work alongside other MDT Team Leads as well as supervision and management of other Occupational Therapy grades.

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

Main duties of the job

• Works without direct supervision to assess, plan, implement and evaluate Occupational Therapy interventions with autonomy in secondary care and community settings to include lone working e.g. patients own home.
• To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/client centred principles within the occupational model.
• To develop expertise in identified clinical areas.
• To provide leadership through supervision, induction, training and education of other Occupational Therapists (from Band 4 to Band 6), according to organisational policy and accepted professional standards.
• To demonstrate a commitment to the education of Occupational Therapy students ensuring the maintenance of clinical standards through regular supervision of students on practice placement
• To work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and with voluntary organisations, local authority and other appropriate health and social care sectors to negotiate care provision across the primary/secondary care interface
• To maintain clinical records in accordance with legal requirements and professional standards.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

001-AHP023-0325-A

Job locations

Pentwyn Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)

Brynheulog, Llanederyn

Cardiff

CF23 7JD

Job description Job responsibilities

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.

Job description Job responsibilities

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 & Clinical Experience Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Professional registration as recognised by HPC.
• Autonomous practitioner with self-management skills. Sound clinical reasoning/problem solving skills within clinical area. Planning and prioritisation of workload. Communicate effectively to a wide audience and adapt approach accordingly
• Ability to support and supervise others both clinically and managerially
• Evidence of critical appraisal/analytical thought. Mechanisms of audit and research methodology. Reflective practitioner.
• Organisational skills. E.g. initiates and contributes to multiagency/professional meetings
• Knowledge of services that link across the primary/secondary care interface to provide integrated care in specialism. Knowledge and application of Health and Safety at Work Act. Knowledge of current healthcare policies and application in clinical area
• Professional confidence. Adaptive skills that embrace change and new developments. Self motivated. Ability to cope well under pressure
• Basic I.T. Skills. Presentations skills to include use of audio-visual aids

Desirable

• Evidence of recent study. Fieldwork Educators Course
• Evidence of experience of Mental Health services as a Band 5 or 6
• Research methodology. Presentations skills.
• Member of special interest group

Experience Essential

• Sufficient post - graduate clinical experience. Managing a caseload Inter-professional and multi-agency team working. Direct involvement with carers and families.
• Experience of representing Occupational Therapy on an MDT basis

Person Specification Qualifications & Clinical Experience Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Professional registration as recognised by HPC.
• Autonomous practitioner with self-management skills. Sound clinical reasoning/problem solving skills within clinical area. Planning and prioritisation of workload. Communicate effectively to a wide audience and adapt approach accordingly
• Ability to support and supervise others both clinically and managerially
• Evidence of critical appraisal/analytical thought. Mechanisms of audit and research methodology. Reflective practitioner.
• Organisational skills. E.g. initiates and contributes to multiagency/professional meetings
• Knowledge of services that link across the primary/secondary care interface to provide integrated care in specialism. Knowledge and application of Health and Safety at Work Act. Knowledge of current healthcare policies and application in clinical area
• Professional confidence. Adaptive skills that embrace change and new developments. Self motivated. Ability to cope well under pressure
• Basic I.T. Skills. Presentations skills to include use of audio-visual aids

Desirable

• Evidence of recent study. Fieldwork Educators Course
• Evidence of experience of Mental Health services as a Band 5 or 6
• Research methodology. Presentations skills.
• Member of special interest group

Experience Essential

• Sufficient post - graduate clinical experience. Managing a caseload Inter-professional and multi-agency team working. Direct involvement with carers and families.
• Experience of representing Occupational Therapy on an MDT basis

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Pentwyn Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)

Brynheulog, Llanederyn

Cardiff

CF23 7JD

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Pentwyn Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)

Brynheulog, Llanederyn

Cardiff

CF23 7JD

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)