At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy interventions and promote patient independence.
- Company: Join a supportive health board focused on community care and well-being.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fixed-term role covering maternity leave, with potential for future opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Occupational Therapist with post-registration experience.
The predicted salary is between 38682 - 46580 £ per year.
The Occupational Therapist position is a 1.0 WTE, fixed‐term secondment for 12 months covering maternity leave. The role delivers urgent community response services within an Intermediate Care Team, focusing on promoting independence, dignity, and well‐being.
Responsibilities
- Provide high‐standard Occupational Therapy interventions across the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) localities, health board sites, community settings, and patient homes.
- Optimise safe and timely discharge from inpatient stays for patients requiring ongoing care or prevent admission with interventions managed at home.
- Autonomously work alongside multidisciplinary team members to deliver evidence‐based clinical management for patients referred within the defined specialist clinical area.
- Assess and devise Occupational Therapy treatment plans for patients within the service.
- Deliver and lead training programmes, taking delegated responsibility from the Senior Occupational Therapist/AHP Lead.
- Manage patients at risk of unnecessary hospital discharge delay or admission, providing assessment and treatment plans.
Qualifications
- Post‐registration experience as an Occupational Therapist.
- Capacity to work as an autonomous practitioner within a defined specialist clinical area.
Employment Details
Posted as a fixed‐term secondment for 12 months to cover maternity leave. Applicants must obtain permission from their current line manager before applying.
Language Skills
Welsh speaking & listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent CEFR B2) or above are desirable but not essential.
Specialist Occupational Therapist Intermediate Care Service in Pontypridd employer: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
As a Specialist Occupational Therapist within the Intermediate Care Service, you will join a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to enhancing patient independence and well-being in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg area. Our organisation prioritises professional development, offering training opportunities and a culture that values autonomy and evidence-based practice, making it an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in healthcare.
Contact Details:
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Recruitment Team
