We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process Job Overview This post is for a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the acute, adult in patient, mental health services of Adferiad ward and the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) based at St Cadoc’s Hospital. The post aims to offer and develop an Occupational 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 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. To provide teaching, training and supervision of OT staff and of other disciplines. To provide leadership for junior and support staff through supervision, mentorship, modelling and performance management. 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. 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. 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 Working for our organisation 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. Experience Essential criteria Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable criteria Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable criteria Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification