Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Specialist Occupational Therapist Intermediate Care Service
The closing date is 27 May 2026
We are redesigning our community services model and implementing a new Intermediate Care Team and therefore an exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an Occupational Therapist on a 1.0 WTE based to deliver urgent community response services. The role will play a crucial part in developing the service, providing essential support and care to individuals, with a focus on promoting independence, dignity and well‑being.
The objective is to optimise safe and timely discharge from an inpatient stay for patients who need some form of continuing care or prevent admission with interventions that can be managed at home.
To provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy intervention within the Intermediate Care Service working across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) localities, health board sites, various community settings and patient homes.
To play an active role in the delivery of training programmes and, with appropriate training, to lead on training sessions with delegated responsibility from the Senior Occupational Therapist/AHP Lead.
This post is fixed‑term/secondment for 12 months to cover maternity leave. If you are interested in applying it as a secondment, please obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying.
Main duties of the job
To autonomously work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team ensuring best current, evidence‑based clinical management of patients referred within the defined specialist clinical area.
The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner, have relevant post‑registration experience for the role, and undertake specialist clinical duties as required within a defined specialist clinical area.
To take delegated responsibility from the Senior Occupational Therapist/AHP Lead within the Intermediate Care Service, manage patients at risk of unnecessary hospital discharge delay or admission, and be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment plans for patients within the service.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This does not mean essential; while the candidate does not need to have skills in Welsh, we will 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.
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’ 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:
* We listen, learn and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* 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 will 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 responsibilities
To manage own daily caseload, supervise generic Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Technicians and Health Care Support Workers, guide/mentor Band 5 Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy students.
To provide regular specialist Occupational Therapy input to the Intermediate Care Service, providing patients with any Occupational Therapy advice/equipment, treatment programmes that may be necessary and refer on to other services where appropriate.
Liaise with relevant colleagues/managers for operational and professional duties linked to generic Band 4 Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Technicians and Healthcare Support Workers.
The post holder will be expected to assist in covering the work of absent colleagues as required by the Line Manager.
Ensure patient confidentiality, privacy and dignity at all times, using a range of verbal and non‑verbal communication tools. The post holder will communicate effectively with patients, parents, guardians and carers to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes, including those who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating (e.g., dysphasia, depression, sensory impairments, learning difficulties, non‑native English or difficulty accepting diagnosis/situation).
Providing specialist assessments and advice on appropriate ADL equipment and other equipment provided to the patient for therapeutic interventions and to liaise with and advise patients, parents, guardians, carers and others as appropriate for its ongoing use in line with University Health Board Guidelines.
Having regular communication with other Occupational Therapy team colleagues to ensure clinical practice is appropriate and informed.
Representing the service at staff meetings, group meetings and patient case conferences to provide input regarding patients and to provide feedback to relevant staff.
Communicating effectively and working collaboratively with medical, nursing, therapy and other organisational colleagues, to ensure delivery of a coordinated multi‑disciplinary service to the patient.
Maintaining and developing current knowledge of evidence-based practice in the areas of each rotation.
Possess Keyboard/IT skills to maintain personal and patient records, produce information sheets, take part in teaching/training sessions and access online information.
Have the ability to work within CTMUHB clinical guidelines and Royal College of Occupational Therapy guidelines, and to have a good working knowledge of National and Local standards and monitor quality of practice as appropriate.
Under guidance and supervision, the post holder will be expected to maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporating them as necessary into practice.
Have an active role and be competent working alongside senior to collect, analyse and present data in terms of service drivers, performance and future development goals.
On a daily basis the post holder will be required to use knowledge and experience to analyse and make judgements on facts and situations as they occur. This will include:
* Undertaking a comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to assist in an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
* Assessing patient, parent, guardian or carer understanding of treatment proposals, gaining valid informed consent and working within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
* Evaluating patient progress, reassessing and altering treatment programmes as required.
* Demonstrating a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and applying it to work situations; managing clinical risk within own patient caseload.
* Having an awareness of Health & Safety aspects of work in relation to location of treatment.
* Planning and organising own caseload, balancing other patient-related and professional demands, including formulating and delivering an individual Occupational Therapy intervention plan based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment.
* Formulating and recommending best course of intervention.
* Having the physical skills to carry out an array of Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment techniques, including manual handling and single-handed care assessments.
* Being responsible for assessment and treatment of patients who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, including determination of clinical diagnosis and Occupational Therapy treatment indicated, referral for further assessment/interventions to other health professionals, monitoring progress, teaching self-management, adapting communication techniques, delegating work to healthcare support workers and other colleagues.
Training other colleagues including healthcare, social care, care home and third sector staff, work with and regularly teach, assess and contribute to the performance assessments of the generic PT/OT Technician, and teach student Occupational Therapists.
To be responsible for maintaining accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date patient clinical records in line with departmental requirements, HCPC standards and the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Standards of Practice.
To communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines (allied health professionals, nurses, doctors and others) in the form of letters, reports and verbal feedback using Word, PowerPoint, Excel, ensuring patient confidentiality at all times.
To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics (throughput, referrals, waiting list, outcomes) for the use of the Intermediate Care Service department as directed by the AHP Lead, Senior Occupational Therapist or Head of Occupational Therapy Services.
To participate in audit relevant to the Intermediate Care Service / Occupational Therapy Service as required.
To take delegated responsibility from the senior Occupational Therapist/AHP Lead, manage own daily caseload, supervise Occupational Therapists and generic OT/PT Technicians and Occupational Therapy students, and be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
* Professional registration recognised by HCPC.
* Sound knowledge of Standards of Professional Practice/ Rules of Professional Conduct.
* Knowledge of a range of policies and procedures.
* Current in mandatory training requirements.
* Member of BAOT.
* Completion of validated Clinical Educator’s course.
* Evidence of attendance on appropriate courses to enhance specialist knowledge/skills.
* Knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards for falls (local and national).
Experience
* Varied and relevant experience within the core Band 5 rotation.
* Experience of community working.
* Experience of older adults.
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting.
* Work within a multi-disciplinary team setting, admission avoidance and fall prevention.
Skills and Attributes
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes.
* Ability to organise and prioritise.
* Good time management.
* Welsh language speaking and listening skills at Level 3 or above.
Other Role Requirements
* Promote and uphold the values and behaviours of CTMUHB.
* Recognition of own level of competence.
* Ability to carry out full range of duties of the post (including travel in a timely manner around the various bases and on‑call duties).
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.
Address
Hospital @ Home RCT and Merthyr, but working across the CTMUHB area
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