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Job overview
The Occupational therapy service within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work within our friendly, well-established Occupational Therapy service in the Mental Health Service for Older People (MHSOP) based in University Hospital Llandough. The successful applicants will work on the in-patient wards and in the community.. You will work closely within a multidisciplinary team to complete specialist occupational therapy assessments, develop strengths‑based intervention plans, and support individuals to engage in meaningful occupations, promote independence, and enhance wellbeing. The post sits within a supportive service that values reflective practice, supervision, and continuous professional development.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The role enables patient centered engagement in occupations. The interventions are carried out both on an individual and group basis. The work also involves the collection of patient data, as well as other administrative and organisational tasks, stock keeping and electronic record keeping.
Continuous Professional Development is of prime importance to the Occupational Therapy Service and there are many and varied learning opportunities UHB wide. Learning opportunities are considered against the career framework pillars of practice.
We are searching for someone who shares our values that:
We care about the people we serve and the people we work
We trust one another
We respect each other
We take personal responsibility
We treat people with kindness
We act with integrity
Post holders will be expected to behave in accordance with our values demonstrating commitment to the delivery of high quality services to patients
Detailed job description and main 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
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate specialist skills within neuro, rehabilitation or disability management and mental health
- Highly developed physical skills relevant to the clinical area e.g. manual techniques and therapeutic handling
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload
- Proven ability to motivate others, promote coproduction and empower others
- Interpersonal skills Adaptive/ flexible team player
Experience
Essential
- Previous clinical experience relevant to post
- Experience as working as part of an MDT
- Active involvement in service development and quality initiatives
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Holds professional registration as awarded by the Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
- Specialist training/courses to Postgraduate Diploma level
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
- Awareness of Health and Safety/ clinical risk management
Personal and Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate empathy
- Ability to cope under pressure. demonstrating resilience
- Willingness to work flexible hours
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist - MHSOP with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £40559.00 to £48841.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Aug 2026.
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