About this role
Job summary
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 team 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.
Bridgend Area
Main duties of the job
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 effectively 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.
About us
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:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt 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 isnt 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Postgraduate training/accreditation in fieldwork education.
Desirable
Interest and involvement in quality, audit and service evaluation.
Experience Essential
Postgraduate experience related to post. Experience of service delivery in a variety of different clinical settings. Experience of supervision. Evidence of multidisciplinary and partnership working. Evidence of risk assessment and management principles.
Desirable
Experience in an acute setting and/or the community. Experience of cross-organisational working.
Skills and Attributes Essential
Autonomous practitioner with excellent personal organisational skills for caseload management including time management and prioritisation skills. Demonstrable clinical reasoning skills, and able to make effective clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - demonstrating sensitivity, empathy and a non-judgemental approach within challenging or distressing situations. Ability to engage clients of all ages, their carers and families as well as multidisciplinary and agency colleagues.
Desirable
Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above
Other role requirements Essential
Ability to travel throughout CTMUHB in a timely manner. Ability to undertake the duties of the role.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Bridgend
71 Quarella road
Bridgend
CF31 1YE
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)