Job overview

This is an exciting time to join adult mental health services in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board as we work together to deliver the Welsh Government’s new Mental Health Strategy, which places recovery and person-centred care at the heart of service delivery.

As an Occupational Therapist in our Community Mental Health Teams, you will be part of a strong and supportive network of OTs working in community roles across adult mental health services. You will have opportunities to develop your own professional self-management skills, delivering occupation-focused interventions using the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) to underpin your practice.  

The post offers scope to develop leadership skills through supervising support staff and delegating tasks, while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

This is an exciting opportunity for OT practitioners with a passion for working in mental health services to develop their career pathway in the mental health workforce. 

• Merthyr & Cynon Area

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• Use the occupational therapy process autonomously in various settings, including lone working in the community and in service users’ homes across Cwm Taf Morgannwg.
• Deliver assessment and intervention to a defined caseload using validated and evidence-based models of care, assessment tools and outcome measures, such as the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO).
• Participate in formal meetings, providing specialist knowledge of occupational and mental health perspectives.
• Work effectively with MDT colleagues to ensure robust therapeutic environs for the service users, which support autonomy, maintain function and productivity throughout their episode of care.
• Formulate and share risk information in a timely and effectively manner, contributing to risk management and positive risk-taking processes.
• Recommend and liaise with the MDT to provide appropriate support for the individual, liaising with other agencies to ensure delivery of a seamless service.
• Develop specialist skills and expertise within the field of community assessment, recovery-focused interventions and related outcome measures.
• Demonstrate sound judgement regarding achievement of support worker competencies and subsequent delegation of work within a competency-based framework.
• Contribute to service developments across OT services and mental health services; undertake audits and quality improvement projects.

Working for our organisation

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:

•              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.