Job summary
We are recruiting to our Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotation. As a member of our team, you will partake in our enhanced Preceptorship Programme, POPPIES, which will support you throughout your band 5 journey. It will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills you need to become an autonomous and confident practitioner. In addition to our Preceptorship Programme we have an excellent Band 5 Support and Peer Support meeting to further promote your learning and wellbeing.
You will have the opportunity to rotate across a variety of settings including, Physical, Stroke, Reablement Teams, Adult Mental Health, Older Persons Mental Health and Paediatrics which will provide you with the experience to become a truly holistic Occupational Therapist.
In CTM, our OT service is constantly seeking to learn and improve to ensure we are delivering an evidence based and quality service to the people we serve. We actively encourage all our staff members to be involved in audit, quality improvement and research and have a number of in service learning opportunities to support staff development.
Main duties of the job
We offer you the opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive environment within a range of specialties across physical health, paediatrics and mental health settings including the community. Our Band 5 Rotational includes acute medicine, trauma and orthopaedics, in-patient rehabilitation, paediatrics, re-ablement, integrated community resource service, stroke,adult mental health, and older persons' mental health.
The post offers an extended Preceptorship Programme that provides you with fantastic opportunities to develop your clinical and professional skill set. The Occupational Therapy service supports involvement in clinical audit, research, in-service training, and continued professional development. You will have regular clinical supervision and support from experienced colleagues and from our Band 5 support forum.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB is ideally located for access to Cardiff in the south, and the scenic Brecon Beacons National Park in the north.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't 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 isn't '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.
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.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
110-AHP
Job locations
Across CTMUHB
Merthyr & Cynon
CF47 9DT
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Registered member of the Health Professional Council
Desirable
* Membership of Professional Body
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a variety of different clinical settings including physical and mental health fields
Desirable
* Experience in specialist areas of Occupational Therapy
* Experience of working in a social care setting
* Use of Models of practice
Skills
Essential
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Well developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate in a way which will neither offend nor antagonise
* Excellent personal organisational skills for caseload management, including time management and prioritisation skills
* Computer literate with keyboard skills
* Experience of working as a Team
Desirable
* Presentation Skills
Knowledge
Essential
* Awareness of local and national policies relating to OT practice
* Knowledge and application of OT Models of Practice
Desirable
* Knowledge of application of OT in specific specialist areas
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Ability to use initiative and cope well under pressure
* Ability to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
* Ability to travel around geographical patch in a timely manner
* Physically fit to undertake duties e.g. moving patients/equipment,
Desirable
* Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Registered member of the Health Professional Council
Desirable
* Membership of Professional Body
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a variety of different clinical settings including physical and mental health fields
Desirable
* Experience in specialist areas of Occupational Therapy
* Experience of working in a social care setting
* Use of Models of practice
Skills
Essential
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Well developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate in a way which will neither offend nor antagonise
* Excellent personal organisational skills for caseload management, including time management and prioritisation skills
* Computer literate with keyboard skills
* Experience of working as a Team
Desirable
* Presentation Skills
Knowledge
Essential
* Awareness of local and national policies relating to OT practice
* Knowledge and application of OT Models of Practice
Desirable
* Knowledge of application of OT in specific specialist areas
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Ability to use initiative and cope well under pressure
* Ability to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
* Ability to travel around geographical patch in a timely manner
* Physically fit to undertake duties e.g. moving patients/equipment,
Desirable
* Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
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).
Additional information
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
Across CTMUHB
Merthyr & Cynon
CF47 9DT
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Across CTMUHB
Merthyr & Cynon
CF47 9DT
Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab)