Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic Band 7 Occupational Therapist for the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) Integrated Autism Service (IAS) Team. The Team are shortly moving to a new base at Ysbyty George Thomas in Treorchy but cover the whole of CTM Health Board. The Integrated Autism Service (IAS) offers diagnostic assessment for adults and direct support for autistic adults and their parent/carers. The service also offers professional consultation, joint working, training, advice and support to all sectors who support autistic people. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner responsible for managing own workload in a manner that complies with NICE guidance principles, professional conduct standards and legislative requirements around neurodevelopmental services. For the right candidate full training for diagnostic assessment will be provided. Main duties of the job The IAS offers diagnostic assessment of autism in adults and time-limited post diagnostic interventions for autistic adults and their families (whodo not meet eligibility criteria for Secondary Care Mental Health and/or Learning Disability services). The service also offers professionalconsultation and engagement with every sector, in addition to delivering training around autism. The post holder will undertake and/or contribute to adult diagnostic assessments and in partnership with other team members, develop and implement highly specialist interventions for autistic adults and their families. The postholder will be expected to work in partnership with existing teams to strengthen relationships, co-produce resources, develop transition arrangements and explore opportunities for joint working. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 110-AHP008-0125 Job locations Ysbyty George Thomas The Mattie Collins Way Treorchy CF42 6YG 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 Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Registered member of the Health & Care Professions Council. Post graduate training in ASD including Sensory Integration training to module 2/3. Evidence of commitment to CPD. Evidence of working at Masters Level. Specialist knowledge of legislation, professional assessments and interventions relevant to Occupational Therapy, and children and adults with Autistic spectrum disorder. Knowledge and understanding of current agenda for health and social care policy. Detailed knowledge and application of principles of clinical governance and risk management. Detailed understanding of the principles of partnership working. Detailed knowledge of critical appraisal and analytical thought Knowledge of national and professional drivers for service provision for client group e.g. NICE Guidelines An understanding of sensory deficit and sensory adaptation strategies is desirable. An awareness of neurodevelopment processes and conditions, including ADHD and dyspraxia. Desirable Post graduate training in Fieldwork Education. Membership of relevant Specialist Interest Group Knowledge of standardised and non-standardised assessments that can be used with client group Interest and involvement in quality, audit and service evaluation. Detailed knowledge and understanding of professional ethics/standards and code of conduct, and their application in practice. Experience Essential Extensive post graduate clinical experience of working in specialist area relevant to the post. Experience of management of complex caseloads. Experience of working across multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams Experience of supervision of junior/support staff/ students. Evidence of research and audit. Management experience of service development. Proven experience of teaching skills and consultancy based work. Desirable Experience of supervisory skills including appraisal. Aptitude & Abilities Skills Essential Able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used, or be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others. Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups Professional confidence to represent service on ASD matters. Able to set clear goals with service users for episodes of care - and around entry and exit points within the service Able to communicate complex information to a wide audience and adapt approaches accordingly Ability to work effectively within a team setting. Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills. Highly effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate in a way which will neither offend nor antagonise. Autonomous practitioner with excellent personal organisational skills for caseload management, including time management and prioritisation skills. Demonstrable clinical reasoning skills, and able to make effective clinical decisions following assessment of highly complex cases. Ability to negotiate with others where opinions differ. Desirable The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level. Personal Qualities Essential Able to make positive use of clinical supervision and active reflection. Ability to engage clients of all ages, their carers and families as well as multidisciplinary and agency colleagues. Enjoys using own initiative and is self-motivated, innovative and creative. Ability to cope with exposure to challenging work environments. Committed to continuous improvement and personal development Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Registered member of the Health & Care Professions Council. Post graduate training in ASD including Sensory Integration training to module 2/3. Evidence of commitment to CPD. Evidence of working at Masters Level. Specialist knowledge of legislation, professional assessments and interventions relevant to Occupational Therapy, and children and adults with Autistic spectrum disorder. Knowledge and understanding of current agenda for health and social care policy. Detailed knowledge and application of principles of clinical governance and risk management. Detailed understanding of the principles of partnership working. Detailed knowledge of critical appraisal and analytical thought Knowledge of national and professional drivers for service provision for client group e.g. NICE Guidelines An understanding of sensory deficit and sensory adaptation strategies is desirable. An awareness of neurodevelopment processes and conditions, including ADHD and dyspraxia. Desirable Post graduate training in Fieldwork Education. Membership of relevant Specialist Interest Group Knowledge of standardised and non-standardised assessments that can be used with client group Interest and involvement in quality, audit and service evaluation. Detailed knowledge and understanding of professional ethics/standards and code of conduct, and their application in practice. Experience Essential Extensive post graduate clinical experience of working in specialist area relevant to the post. Experience of management of complex caseloads. Experience of working across multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams Experience of supervision of junior/support staff/ students. Evidence of research and audit. Management experience of service development. Proven experience of teaching skills and consultancy based work. Desirable Experience of supervisory skills including appraisal. Aptitude & Abilities Skills Essential Able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used, or be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others. Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups Professional confidence to represent service on ASD matters. Able to set clear goals with service users for episodes of care - and around entry and exit points within the service Able to communicate complex information to a wide audience and adapt approaches accordingly Ability to work effectively within a team setting. Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills. Highly effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate in a way which will neither offend nor antagonise. Autonomous practitioner with excellent personal organisational skills for caseload management, including time management and prioritisation skills. Demonstrable clinical reasoning skills, and able to make effective clinical decisions following assessment of highly complex cases. Ability to negotiate with others where opinions differ. Desirable The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level. Personal Qualities Essential Able to make positive use of clinical supervision and active reflection. Ability to engage clients of all ages, their carers and families as well as multidisciplinary and agency colleagues. Enjoys using own initiative and is self-motivated, innovative and creative. Ability to cope with exposure to challenging work environments. Committed to continuous improvement and personal development 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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Ysbyty George Thomas The Mattie Collins Way Treorchy CF42 6YG Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)