Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that will positively challenge your clinical and leadership skills? ...if so, look no further.

A fantastic opportunity to join the therapies team has arisen across ABUHB.

We are looking for a creative, innovative and motivated advanced practitioner to support the delivery of Occupational Therapy within Critical Care, based at the Grange University Hospital.

Extensive clinical experience of rehabilitation, inpatient services, neurology or major trauma is essential. You will be expected to work as an integral part of the critical care team and as part of the wider Occupational Therapy team across ABUHB, to deliver high quality, evidence-based occupational therapy intervention with individuals who have experienced a significant event requiring critical care provision.

The successful post holder will be responsible for the delivery of advanced clinical interventions along with contributing to the development of the role within critical care, utilising evidence-based practice, taking an active role in undertaking or contributing to service/clinical evaluations, audit and research. The post holder will also support the education of students and junior members of staff.

Main duties of the job

• Utilise advanced knowledge and skills from a varied clinical background, including in a neurological setting, to assess, treat and manage a varied caseload on a busy critical care unit.
• Identify and prioritise the people who will be most likely to benefit from occupational therapy intervention.
• Independent, confident decision-making and clinical reasoning with a complex and varied caseload.
• Support seamless transition of occupational therapy care on step-down from the critical care unit.
• Plan discharges home directly from critical care.
• Work jointly with the multi-disciplinary team on the unit to optimise the impact of occupational therapy.
• Identify and implement changes to support the development of this emerging role and service.
• Utilise and implement the growing evidence base for occupational therapy practice within critical care, contributing to this where possible.

About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Occupational Therapy degree or diploma
• HCPC registration
• Master's level study (CQFW level 7) - (@20/30credits each): module or equivalent from Leadership, Change management, Occupational Therapy practice, Practice modules linked to clinical area
• Accredited practice placement educator

Desirable

• Member of relevant RCOT Specialist Section
• Certificate in Leadership and/or Management

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience of working in physical health settings, inclusive of critical care, major trauma, neurology, in-patient settings
• Significant experience working at senior Occupational Therapy level
• Significant experience of supervising less experienced Occupational Therapists
• Involvement in innovative working practices
• Contributing to development of local clinical guidelines

Desirable

• Experience of research and/or audit
• Training in providing clinical supervision

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Ability to assess, plan and implement highly specialised interventions in related clinical field
• The capacity to apply a broad range of occupational therapy interventions using a whole-person, person centred approach to practice
• Ability to use highly specialist clinical skills to interpret complex assessments for second opinion
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills utilised within area of practice and wider MDT teams

Desirable

• Application of national initiatives within an Occupational Therapy service
• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

Other
Essential

• Ability to travel around geographical areas to meet the requirement of the post.
• Committed to person centred, non-discriminatory practice
• Documented evidence of CPD

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.