Iris Care Group
Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 03 December 2026

Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our team at Heatherwood Court in Pontypridd.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about mental health rehabilitation and wants to further develop their clinical, leadership and supervisory skills within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Working within our low secure mental health service, you will support individuals with complex mental health needs, helping them develop independence, improve their quality of life and achieve meaningful recovery outcomes.

You will undertake comprehensive occupational assessments, develop individualised treatment plans and deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions that promote rehabilitation, positive risk-taking and successful discharge planning.

This role offers the opportunity to develop beyond individual caseload management. You will contribute to multidisciplinary clinical decision-making, provide guidance and supervision to junior colleagues and students, and support service development, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Whether you are an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist or looking to progress into a role offering greater clinical responsibility and leadership opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Manage an allocated caseload of patients with complex mental health and occupational needs, prioritising interventions according to clinical risk and individual requirements.
• Undertake comprehensive occupational assessments, clinical formulation and treatment planning using appropriate assessment tools and evidence-based approaches.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate individual and group Occupational Therapy interventions that promote recovery, independence and meaningful occupational engagement.
• Support patients in developing daily living skills, social participation and functional independence.
• Contribute to positive risk-taking, rehabilitation programmes, community access and discharge planning.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, contributing to clinical reviews, risk assessments, care planning and decision-making.
• Provide professional guidance, clinical supervision and support to junior Occupational Therapists, therapy assistants and students, as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, treatment plans, risk assessments and professional reports.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, outcome measurement and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Occupational Therapy service, promoting evidence-based and trauma-informed practice.

About us
Iris Care Group provides specialist care and rehabilitation services for individuals with complex mental health needs.

At Heatherwood Court, our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to deliver person-centred care, supporting patients to achieve greater independence, develop essential life skills and progress towards recovery.

We recognise the importance of professional development and encourage our Occupational Therapists to expand their clinical knowledge, develop leadership skills and contribute to service improvements.

Joining our team will provide the opportunity to work within a specialist clinical environment where your professional expertise and contribution to patient recovery are valued.

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: E0148-26-0031

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Practice in accordance with HCPC standards, relevant Royal College of Occupational Therapists guidance and organisational policies.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and appropriate standards of conduct.
• Work in accordance with relevant mental health, mental capacity, safeguarding and human rights legislation.
• Promote equality, diversity, dignity and respect in all aspects of clinical practice.
• Maintain a safe working environment and report any identified risks or concerns appropriately.
• Demonstrate a commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused and trauma-informed care.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Relevant post-registration training and professional development.

Desirable

• Practice educator or student supervision qualification.
• Additional training relevant to mental health, forensic services or specialist Occupational Therapy practice.
• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

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.

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: Iris Care Group
Address: Iris Care Group, Heatherwood Court, Llantrisant Road, Penycoedcae, PONTYPRIDD, Mid Glamorgan, CF37 1PL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply via the company portal

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ceri Ashdown, ceri.ashdown@iriscaregroup.co.uk

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