Occupational Therapy - Adult Mental Health Services in London

This is an exciting time to join adult mental health services in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board as we work together to deliver the Welsh Government's new Mental Health Strategy, which places recovery and person-centred care at the heart of service delivery.

As an Occupational Therapist in our Community Mental Health Teams, you will be part of a strong and supportive network of OTs working in community roles across adult mental health services. You will have opportunities to develop your own professional self-management skills, delivering occupation-focused interventions using the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) to underpin your practice. The post offers scope to develop leadership skills through supervising support staff and delegating tasks, while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity for OT practitioners with a passion for working in mental health services to develop their career pathway in the mental health workforce.

We have two vacancies: Merthyr & Cynon Area; Rhondda & Taff Ely Area.

• Use the occupational therapy process autonomously in various settings, including lone working in the community and in service users' homes across Cwm Taf Morgannwg.
• Deliver assessment and intervention to a defined caseload using validated and evidence-based models of care, assessment tools and outcome measures, such as the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO).
• Participate in formal meetings, providing specialist knowledge of occupational and mental health perspectives.
• Work effectively with MDT colleagues to ensure robust therapeutic environs for the service users, which support autonomy, maintain function and productivity throughout their episode of care.
• Formulate and share risk information in a timely and effective manner, contributing to risk management and positive risk-taking processes.
• Recommend and liaise with the MDT to provide appropriate support for the individual, liaising with other agencies to ensure delivery of a seamless service.
• Develop specialist skills and expertise within the field of community assessment, recovery-focused interventions and related outcome measures.
• Demonstrate sound judgement regarding achievement of support worker competencies and subsequent delegation of work within a competency-based framework.
• Contribute to service developments across OT services and mental health services; undertake audits and quality improvement projects.

Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government's Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Please ensure you check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form. Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles. All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification.

We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we are central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together. At CTM, you'll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we're creating a space where everyone can thrive.

CTM information: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse region. Our health board is one of Wales's largest employers with nearly 13,500 staff. Discover more about working with us: CTM Home - Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; 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.