Specialist Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 27 May 2026
Would you like to continue your professional development in a well-supported and innovative OT Service? Then come and join our trauma and orthopaedics team at the Princess of Wales 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 with the ethos of 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 and rehabilitation to patients to ensure improved functional recovery, prompt discharge and enable the person to remain in their home.
Supervise and support junior team members and student Occupational Therapists, delivering evidence‑based, quality intervention through research, audit and quality improvement projects. The post holder will be flexible to service needs, possess excellent self‑management skills and administer their caseload efficiently to prevent avoidable admissions and facilitate efficient discharge planning.
We are looking for a candidate who is motivated, enthusiastic and possesses exceptional communication and people skills.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; while the candidate doesn’t need to have Welsh skills, we will consider it an advantage when short‑listing. It requires Speaking & Listening at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above.
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, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy 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'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
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 and/or Knowledge
* Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy Post graduate training
* Registered member of the Health Professional Council
* Documented evidence of CPD
* Membership of professional body
* Post‑graduate training in motivational interviewing, goal planning
* Accreditation in fieldwork education for OT students
Experience
* Experience of autonomous caseload management, comprising assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation within relevant clinical areas
* Understanding the OT process with particular emphasis on physical conditions
* Supervision of staff
* Understanding the current best practice in OT with designated client group
* Knowledge of the principle of clinical governance
* Knowledge of a range of policies/procedures (e.g. risk management, protection of vulnerable adults, DOLs)
* Experience of audit
* 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 the ability to make effective clinical decisions 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 which can influence discharge planning
* Ability to work under pressure within a multi/inter‑disciplinary team
* Ability to negotiate with others where opinions differ
* Ability to undertake the physical activity required for handling clients
* Effective written and oral communication skills
* Computer skills (e.g. use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data inputting)
* Evidence of undertaking presentations to groups
* Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B1) are Desirable for this Role
Values
* Ability to reflect and critically appraise one's own performance
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Ability to handle difficult and unpredictable situations
* Professional in appearance and manner
* Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately
* Ability to travel across sites and to client's homes and community settings
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.
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