Specialist Occupational Therapist in Abergele

Main area North Wales Adolescent Service Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hours to be agreed on appointment, between Monday to Friday) Job ref 050-AHP212-1126

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site NWAS, Abergele Town Abergele Salary per annum, pro rata Closing 26/11/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the multidisciplinary team within the North Wales Adolescent Service (NWAS) based in Abergele. This is a full-time post on a permanent basis.

NWAS provides specialist assessment, treatment and support for young people with complex mental health needs. We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about supporting adolescents to achieve meaningful participation in everyday life, improve their wellbeing, and maximise their independence and recovery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist wishing to develop specialist skills in adolescent mental health within a supportive, innovative and collaborative team environment.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Undertake specialist occupational therapy assessments with young people presenting with mental health needs.
• Develop and implement occupation-focused intervention programmes.
• Deliver individual and group-based therapeutic interventions.
• Support young people to engage in meaningful activities that promote recovery, independence and wellbeing.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, care planning and risk management processes.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, schools, community services and partner agencies.
• Provide professional leadership and advice on occupational therapy and occupational engagement within the MDT.
• Supervise students, assistants and junior staff as appropriate.

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Attended short courses or equivalent CPD relevant to speciality area at Post graduate level or equivalent.
• Experience of contributing to student placements
• Membership of specialist interest group.
• Short courses at post graduate diploma level.

Experience

• Significant post graduate experience with demonstrable NHS experience in related clinical field which equips the post holder to be competent to carry a specialist caseload in specialist area.
• Experience of contributing to service development and implementing service changes.
• Experienced supervisor. Understanding of supervision and delegation principles.
• Broad band 5 rotational experience
• Experience in same specialist clinical area.

Values

• Ability to engage clients and their relatives and carers in identifying and agreeing treatment goals.
• Commitment to lifelong learning to develop own professional skills
• Commitment to contribute to service development task e.g. audit and evidence based practice and service evaluation to improve patient care.
• Ability to articulate role within a whole systems approach.
• Demonstrate sound team working values.
• Demonstrate value of supporting the development of others.

Other

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
• Flexible approach to work

Aptitude and Abilities

• Evidence of working independently/ level of supervision relevant to experience.
• Ability to articulate the role of Occupational Therapy to others including staff of different disciplines and patients and their carers.
• Ability to implement the Occupational Therapy process with clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with others.
• Ability to manage own time and caseload.
• Ability to work effectively when both lone working and in a team setting.
• Ability to both inform and follow risk management strategies.
• Verbal and non-verbal skills are able to support effective communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence others.
• Able to apply knowledge and conduct specialist assessments relevant to specialist area.
• Experience of presenting to groups of staff/meetings.
• Ability to speak Welsh
• Experience of delivering teaching.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Nerys Powell Job title Patient and Family Liaison Officer NWAS Email address BCU.NWASPAFLO@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number 03000 855305 Additional information

Mrs. Jamy Ashton

Head of Occupational Therapy Central Area 03000 855967

jamy.c.ashton@wales.nhs.uk