Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapist
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term or secondment considered, Duration 12months from start date)
- Hours
- 18.75 hours per week (Part time - 18.75 hours per week, worked within core team hours Mon-Fri 9-5.)
- Job ref
- 040-AHP121-1126
- Employer
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- North Caerphilly Community Mental Health Team
- Town
- Rhymney
- Salary
- £40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Occupational Therapist
Band 6
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Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, part time (18.75 hours) Senior Occupational Therapist to join North Caerphilly Community Mental health Team (CMHT). The CMHT provides a service for adults with severe and enduring mental illness. The post is community based. The successful applicant will see individuals within their own home.
This post is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months from start date to cover maternity leave. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The post holder will work under the direction of the Professional Lead Occupational Therapist, and work alongside an existing Senior Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Support worker.
The post holder will be required to use occupational therapy assessments and interventions to inform the overall assessment and recovery plan of service users. The occupational focused 'Discovery Through Activity' programme is established across the service. All occupational therapists have use of MOHO assessment tools. The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide assessment and recovery focused support.
The post is part of a wider network and professional structure of occupational therapists across the mental health and learning disabilities division with regular practice forums and workshop opportunities.
Main duties of the job
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Carry out specialist occupational therapy assessments, including in home and community settings.
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Carry out and interpret MOHO standardised assessments.
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Independently plan, implement, evaluate and review treatment plans on an individual and group basis.
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Actively engage carers/families in the therapeutic process, motivating and supporting them to take responsibility for decision making and goal setting
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Work autonomously to manage and prioritise own caseload.
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Carry out role of supervisor to support staff and educator to practice placement students.
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Collaborate with others to modify and develop the service in line with changing circumstances and needs.
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Function in a multi-disciplinary team identifying unique skills of the occupational therapist.
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Maintain and actively develop close working relationships with colleagues across disciplines and agencies e.g. voluntary, statutory and private.
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Assess and manage risk. Carry out written risk assessments.
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Undertake generic duties to enable the service to function effectively such as mental health assessments.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
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Desirable criteria
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Experience
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Knowledge and Understanding
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Skills and attributes
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Other
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- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Beth Froggatt
- Job title
- Professional Lead OT for Caerphilly
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07583097033
- Additional information
Lucy Goodwin (Joint Head of Adult Mental Health) 07772 134292
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