Job summary
The Blaenau Gwent Community Resource Team are seeking an exceptional Team Lead Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic integrated team. We are searching for individuals who are self‑driven, passionate and eager to make a real difference to people's lives. As part of our team, you will have the unique opportunity to help promote independence and empower individuals to achieve their personal goals.
The Community Resource Team is a collaborative service between Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and Blaenau Gwent Social Services, dedicated to providing individuals with the right intervention at the right time, from the right professional(s). As a Team Lead Occupational Therapist, you will help adults remain in their own homes and work alongside a multidisciplinary team comprising physiotherapists, occupational therapists, health and wellbeing support workers, social workers, medics and nursing staff.
The CRT service is provided 7 days per week, between the hours of 8am‑8pm, 365 days a year; you will be expected to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Welsh language skills are desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
* Prevent hospital admissions by enabling individuals to be supported in their own homes wherever possible.
* Facilitate the timely discharge of service users from acute and community hospitals.
* Assess for potential long‑term care and support needs.
* Lead and influence the ongoing development of OT provision within clinical areas while managing a varied caseload.
* Operate a clinical leadership and operational role in collaboration with the CRT Team Manager and ABUHB’s Occupational Therapy Service Professional Clinical Lead.
* Ensure the delivery of occupation‑focused, high‑quality interventions.
Qualifications (Essential)
* Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy.
* Member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* At least one module of the CQFW Level 7 (20/30 credits) or post‑registration equivalent linked to practice.
* Accredited practice placement educator.
* Certificate in Leadership and/or Management.
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Member of a relevant COT Specialist Section.
Experience (Essential)
* Extensive experience working within a practice setting.
* Some experience of operational management.
* Significant experience working at a senior OT level.
* Involvement in innovative working practices.
* Contributing to the development of local clinical guidelines.
* Experience of leading change in OT clinical practice.
* Involvement in planning local service delivery.
* Significant experience supervising less experienced OT staff.
Experience (Desirable)
* Line management responsibilities.
* Experience of research and/or audit.
Skills (Essential)
* Ability to assess, plan and implement highly specialised treatment and advice in specialist areas related to post‑acute care.
* Able to analyse and reflect on clinical practice and use this to shape future practice.
* Strong mentoring and supervision skills.
* Negotiation and problem‑solving skills within OT and wider MDT teams.
* Ability to use highly specialist clinical skills to interpret complex assessments for second opinion.
* Develop and implement standards to support best clinical practice across the department.
* Interpret and utilise evidence to inform practice.
* Analyse professional and ethical issues.
Skills (Desirable)
* Application of national initiatives within an OT service.
Knowledge (Essential)
* Specialist knowledge of assessment and intervention for area of clinical responsibility.
* Understanding of local integrated systems of OT delivery.
* Evidence of relevant and appropriate CPD.
* General department, health board and local authority policies and systems.
* Knowledge and understanding of current agenda and drivers for health and social care policies, including legislation.
* Detailed knowledge and application of principles of clinical governance and risk management.
Personal Attributes (Essential)
* Professional confidence.
* Ability to self‑regulate one’s own performance.
* Ability to engage and lead an OT team.
* Motive support and mentor other OT staff to develop their practice.
* Commitment to developing further leadership/clinical skills.
* Ability to work flexibly and respond to unpredictable demands.
* Enjoys using own initiative; tenacious, creative and innovative.
Other Essential
* Ability to travel across geographical areas to meet the requirements of the post.
* Committed to person‑centred, non‑discriminatory practice.
* Documented evidence of CPD.
Other Desirable
* Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn.
Details
Date posted: 18 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 040‑AHP173‑1125
Job locations:
VITCC
Tredegar Business Park
Tredegar
NP22 3EL
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require a 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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address: VITCC Tredegar Business Park Tredegar NP22 3EL
Employer website: https://abuhb.nhs.wales/
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