Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist with mental health experience to join our Community Older Persons Mental Health Occupational Therapy Team. In this role, you will provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention as part of an MDT, working with individuals in the community experiencing functional mental health conditions, cognitive impairment and Dementia.

You will benefit from regular professional supervision with the OT Team Lead, as well as peer supervision and support through the Band 6 Professional Development Forum.



This post is directly supervised by the Band 7 Team Lead, with additional support from a fellow Band 6, and a Band 3 OT Technician.

As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will:

Promote recovery and self-management strategies to empower service users. Conduct comprehensive OT assessments to inform intervention plans, identify strengths, and develop adaptive strategies. Play a vital role in maintaining independence, promote self-management, reduce hospital admissions and supporting inclusion. Actively contribute to risk assessment, ensuring effective risk management in collaboration with the MDT. Provide an occupational perspective within MDT care plans.

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.



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.

Welsh Skills Desirable:

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.



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.