Visa Note
While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship, applicants must verify their eligibility to work in the UK with the employer. Visa requirements and processes can be complex and may change, so it’s essential to confirm all details directly with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board before making any relocation arrangements.
About the Position
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team at Ty Llidiard. This is an exciting opportunity to work with young people between the ages of 12 and 18 years, providing specialist assessment and intervention services.
Company Overview
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board is part of NHS Wales and serves a large population across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, and primary and community care facilities.
Location Benefits
Our 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.
Role Responsibilities
The post holder will lead on the delivery of occupational therapy assessment and intervention with children and young people in Ty Llidiard, CAMHS. You will support individuals in their recovery, working collaboratively with service users to achieve optimum levels of occupational performance in areas of lifestyle management, motivation, interpersonal skills, cognitive skills, self-care, productivity, and leisure.
Team Leadership
You will be leading the occupational therapy team within this setting, which comprises a Band 6 post and a Band 4 Assistant OT Practitioner. The team will contribute significantly to risk assessment and risk management processes while maintaining a robust occupational focus.
Service Development
Working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team and service leads, you will inform the development of the occupational therapy service and wider service, contributing to service evaluation and future developments.
Essential Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Degree in Occupational Therapy, supplemented by post-graduate training in a related area of occupational therapy and/or mental health practice. This includes rehabilitation, recovery, occupational or psychological intervention skills to Diploma Level equivalency.
Specialist Knowledge
Candidates should have highly specialist knowledge of standardised and non-standardised assessments appropriate for use with children and adolescents.
Essential Experience
Applicants must have extensive experience working within a related mental health setting and demonstrate experience of recovery and rehabilitation principles within clinical practice. You should also have experience of delivering functional/ADL assessment to inform Care and Treatment plans, future needs, discharge planning, and identify strengths.
Desirable Skills
Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are desirable for this role. While not essential, basic conversational skills in Welsh will be considered an advantage when shortlisting and selecting candidates.
Employer Benefits
CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension scheme, generous leave allowance, flexible working arrangements, opportunities for career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development programs.
Work Culture
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. Our core values guide us daily: we listen, learn, and improve; we treat everyone with respect; and we work together as one team.
Remuneration
This position is offered at Band 7 on the Agenda for Change pay scale, with a salary ranging from £48,527 to £55,532 per annum. This reflects the seniority and specialist nature of the role.
Contract Details
The position is a permanent, full-time contract working 37.5 hours per week. We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to support work-life balance.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is able to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship to eligible international candidates who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK. All applications will be considered on merit, regardless of nationality.
Disclosure and Barring Service
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration with the relevant regulatory body. For overseas applicants, further information is available on the NHS Careers website.
Criminal Records Requirements
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present criminal record certificates 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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website and search for reference number 110-AHP144-1225. Ensure you submit all required documents, including your CV and a covering letter addressing how you meet the person specification criteria.
International Application Checklist
If you are applying from overseas, please ensure you:
- Verify your eligibility to work in the UK with the employer
- Check that your qualifications are recognised in the UK
- Prepare required criminal records certificates from all relevant countries
- Ensure your passport is valid for the duration of your intended stay
- Be prepared to attend an interview, which may be conducted via video conferencing
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact Natalie Reilly-Johnson (Multi Professional Therapy Lead) at [email protected] or by phone at 01656674951.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 01 January 2026. Early application is recommended as applications may be considered as they are received.
Supporting Documents
The following supporting documents are available for download:
- Job Description – English.pdf (PDF, 888 KB)
- Job Description – Welsh.pdf (PDF, 888 KB)
- Functional Requirements Form.docx (DOCX, 102 KB)
Privacy Notice
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board’s privacy notice can be viewed at https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/employment-services/employment-services-documents/service-privacy-notices-gdpr/nwssp-recruitment-services-privacy-notice/
Further Information
For more information about Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, please visit https://joinctm.wales/. Our CTM 2030 Strategy – Our Health, Our Future – focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals.
