Job summary This post is for a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the acute, adult in patient, mental health services of Adferiadward and the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) based at St Cadoc's Hospital. The post aims to offer and develop anOccupational Therapy service to each area. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. This post is full time and a permanent position. Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to:o To provide highly specialist occupational therapy to adults with acute, complex psychological needs. This includes, face to face work with individuals, groups, families, significant others, and consultation work advising staff of other disciplines on the occupational aspects of casework and patient management plans. It involves conducting occupational therapy assessments and formulation; the delivery of evidence based, recovery focused, therapeutic interventions for the full range of referred difficulties accepted by the service.o To provide teaching, training and supervision of OT staff and of other disciplines.o To provide leadership for junior and support staff through supervision, mentorship, modelling and performance management.o To conduct and supervise research and audit, to develop and evaluate new clinical/occupational therapy programmes. To participate in relevant research/ audit groups, as required by the Mental Health Division.o To contribute to the continued development of this service and participate in the wider service planning and development, as directed by the Joint Heads of Occupational Therapy and in collaboration with other Professional Leads.o To work as a member of the MDT and to contribute to the activities and developments of this team. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 040-AHP049-0325 Job locations St Cadoc's Hospital St Cadoc's Unit, Lodge Road, Caerleon Newport NP18 3XQ Job description 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 Job description 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 Experience Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Qualifications Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Person Specification Experience Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Qualifications Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address St Cadoc's Hospital St Cadoc's Unit, Lodge Road, Caerleon Newport NP18 3XQ Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)