Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist with mental health experience to join our Community Older Persons Mental Health Occupational Therapy Team. In this role, you will provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention as part of an MDT, working with individuals in the community experiencing functional mental health conditions, cognitive impairment and Dementia.

You will benefit from regular professional supervision with the OT Team Lead, as well as peer supervision and support through the Band 6 Professional Development Forum.

This post is directly supervised by the Band 7 Team Lead, with additional support from a fellow Band 6, and a Band 3 OT Technician.

Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Promote recovery and self-management strategies to empower service users.
• Conduct comprehensive OT assessments to inform intervention plans, identify strengths, and develop adaptive strategies.
• Play a vital role in maintaining independence, promote self-management, reduce hospital admissions and supporting inclusion.
• Actively contribute to risk assessment, ensuring effective risk management in collaboration with the MDT.
• Provide an occupational perspective within MDT care plans.

About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Details
Date posted: 12 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year
Per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 110-AHP071-0826
Job locations: Keir Hardy University Health Park, Aberdare Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1BZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.

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
Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registered member of the Health Professional Council.

Desirable

• Knowledge of standardised and non-standardised assessments that can be used with service user group.

Experience
Essential

• Evidence graduate clinical experience related to post.
• Experience of effective one to-one interactions and group based interventions.
• Experience of applying professional theory to practice.
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary and partnership working.
• Evidence of risk assessment and management principles.

Desirable

• Experience in an acute setting and/or the community.

Aptitude and abilities
Essential

• Demonstrable clinical reasoning skills, and able to make effective clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases.
• Autonomous practitioner with excellent personal organisational skills for caseload management, including time management and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - demonstrating sensitivity, empathy and non-judgemental approach within challenging or distressing situations.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.

Desirable

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
• Understanding of the theory and practical application goal orientated approach.

Values
Essential

• Using own initiative and is self-motivated, innovative and creative.
• Work flexibly and respond to unpredictable, challenging work environments.

Other
Essential

• Ability to travel throughout CTMUHB in a timely manner.
• Ability to undertake duties of the role.
• Possess a current enhanced DBS certificate indicating an eligibility to work with vulnerable children and adults.

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
Employer name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address: Keir Hardy University Health Park, Aberdare Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1BZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://joinctm.wales/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Team Lead Occupational Therapist
Catherine Jones
Catherine.Jones19@wales.nhs.uk
01443443033