Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
THIS POST IS A SECONDMENT UNTIL 31ST MARCH 2027 DUE TO COVER A SECONDMENT
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join the Swansea Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHT).
We can offer flexible working arrangements, with up to 37.5 hours available. This secondment opportunity is available until 31st March 2027.
This role is ideally suited to a motivated, experienced, and skilled Occupational Therapist who is confident in delivering compassionate, person-centred care within a fast-paced crisis setting. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting individuals experiencing acute mental health difficulties, enabling them to remain safely within their own homes and promoting recovery through meaningful, occupation-focused interventions.
We are seeking an individual with excellent clinical skills who is enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated, to work within a very supportive multidisciplinary team. This post involves close working relationships with the senior multidisciplinary team in driving service development. There is opportunity for training to be provided for the right candidate.
We welcome applicants who have a strong commitment to team working and improving the quality of life of clients within our service.
We would strongly recommend an informal visit or discussion.
Main duties of the job
The role will be responsible for the management and development of the service as well as maintaining a clinical caseload. A commitment to collaborative working with the Multi-Disciplinary Team is essential. We actively support the education of Occupational Therapy students within our service.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and clinical skills, along with experience of service development and quality improvement.
To manage a defined caseload within specialist area, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the outcomes of intervention where appropriate; hospital, community, patients' homes, schools, outpatient settings and maintaining associated records. To organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To ensure clinical records are kept to agreed standards and report accurately to others.
To work in partnership with clients, carers and all stake holders including the multidisciplinary/ multi agency team to identify relevant goals.
To provide leadership and supervision for junior staff, as delegated by supervisor /team leader.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent OT qualification)
- Professional Registration with HCPC
- Specific recognised postgraduate training / courses relevant to specialist area equivalent to masters level
- Accredited fieldwork supervisor for the education of OT students
Desirable
- Leadership / management training
- Membership of professional body BAOT
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of autonomous caseload management, comprising assessment, planning intervention and evaluation within relevant clinical area
- Experience of multi-agency working
- Knowledge of OT role in this setting
- Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and the ability to apply to working practice.
Desirable
- Experience of research and/ or audit and implementing evidence based practice
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist - INTERNAL with Swansea Bay University Health Board in Swansea, Swansea, Wales. It is listed as a Band 7 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £50,129 - £57,365 per annum pro rata. The contract type is 9 months (To cover other Secondment). The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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