About this role
Job summary We have an exciing opportunity to join our Perinatal service within Cardiff and Vale. As a band 6 Occupational Therapist you will provide specialist assessment and intervention for women experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy and the first postnatal year. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will support recovery, promote engagement in meaningful daily activities and parenting roles, and help improve outcomes for mothers, babies, and families through evidence-based occupational therapy practice.
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist with excellent communication skills to work as part of our team.
Main duties of the job The post holder will: Provide specialist occupational therapy assessments for women experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy and the postnatal period. Develop, implement and evaluate person-centred treatment plans to promote recovery, wellbeing, and participation in meaningful occupations. Support women in developing skills and confidence in parenting, self-care, daily routines, community engagement, and vocational roles. Manage and prioritise a defined caseload, undertaking risk assessment and risk management as required. Deliver individual and group-based occupational therapy interventions using evidence-based practice. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and liaise with statutory, voluntary and third-sector agencies to ensure coordinated care. Provide advice, education and support to families, carers and other professionals. Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to clinical governance, service evaluation and quality improvement activities. Participate in supervision, continuing professional development, student education and the promotion of occupational therapy within the Perinatal Mental Health Service. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and /or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Senior occupational therapy role Essential
Demonstrates role of Occupational therapy
Occupational therapy Degree Essential
Significant experience in practice
Understanding of service Essential
Demonstrates knoweldge of service area
Rediness for B6 role Essential
CPD Supervision Leadership skills
Desirable
Further training
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.
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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 Perinatal community mental health service, Cardiff Royal Infirmary,
Glossop Terrace
Cardiff
CF24 0SZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)