Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Specialist Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 17 June 2026
Would you like to continue your professional development in a well‑supported and innovative OT service? Then come and join our acute medical and orthopaedic team at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.
With a wealth of learning and development opportunities such as a Band 6 Development Framework, a training passport tailored to your learning needs, and peer support, you will be able to consolidate and enhance your specialist Occupational Therapy and leadership and management skills.
As part of a close MDT, you will work together with your patients to identify meaningful goals, provide assessments, identify appropriate interventions, and support their independence and discharge from hospital.
The post holder will carry an independent caseload of patients and deliver occupational therapy interventions to a high standard, providing evidence‑based, high‑quality care.
The successful candidate will work closely with the MDT, Principal OT, Discharge Liaison Team and Local Authorities to ensure effective cross‑boundary and agency working.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention, rehabilitation and discharge planning for patients to ensure a safe and timely discharge and to enable the person to remain at home.
Provide supervision and support to junior members of the team and student Occupational Therapists, and promote evidence‑based, quality intervention using research, audit and quality improvement projects.
Flexibility to service needs, excellent self‑management skills and efficient caseload administration ensuring intervention focused on preventing avoidable admissions, rehabilitation and efficient discharge planning.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic candidate with exceptional communication and people skills.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. While not essential, speaking and listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above will be considered an advantage during short‑listing.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region. With nearly 13,500 staff, our board is one of Wales's largest employers.
We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, and primary and community care facilities across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales – just 20 minutes from Cardiff, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore.
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'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 responsibilities
Full job description and person specification are provided in the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
* Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Registered member of HCPC
* Documented evidence of CPD
* Post‑graduate training in motivational interviewing, goal planning
* Post‑graduate training/accreditation in fieldwork education
* Membership of professional body
Experience
* Experience of autonomous caseload management, including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation within relevant clinical areas.
* Understanding the OT process with particular emphasis on physical conditions
* Supervision of staff
* Understanding of current best practice in OT with designated client groups
* Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
* Knowledge of a range of policies/procedures (e.g., risk management, protection of vulnerable adults, DOLs)
* Experience of audit
* Experience of multidisciplinary working
* Experience of working in the community
* Experience of service delivery in a variety of different clinical physical health settings
Aptitude and Abilities
* Ability to work single‑handedly with individuals or groups
* Organisational, planning and time‑management skills
* Demonstrable clinical reasoning skills and effective clinical decision‑making following assessment of complex cases
* Knowledge of a broad range of medical, surgical and orthopaedic conditions
* Knowledge and understanding of cognitive, physical, psychological and cultural factors influencing discharge planning
* Understanding of team dynamics
* Ability to undertake the physical activity required for handling of clients
* Effective written and oral communication skills
* Computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data inputting)
* Ability to travel across sites and to clients' homes and community settings
* Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are desirable for this role
Knowledge
* Knowledge of a broad range of medical conditions
* Knowledge of factors that can influence discharge
* Knowledge of standardised/non‑standardised assessments
* Knowledge of national drivers for health
* Knowledge of stroke‑specific assessments and interventions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exception Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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