Job overview

Ty Llidiard is a 15 bedded tier 4 General Adolescent Mental Health Unit with a high care ward, serving the population of South Wales. The unit has a full multi-disciplinary team, with a range of medical, nursing and therapeutic posts. The unit assesses and works with young people between the ages of 12 and 18 who live in South, Mid and West Wales who are experiencing psychiatric disorders such as anorexia nervosa, clinical depression, self-harming behaviours and early onset psychosis. The successful applicant will work as part of a large multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of care and treatment for children and young people.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new Occupational Therapy Team within Ty Llidiard - ensuring the delivery of an evidence-based, occupationally focussed specialist assessment and intervention service. The team comprises of a Band 7 Lead Occupational Therapist, a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, this position, and one other part-time Band 4 Assistant Occupational Therapy Practitioner.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team. Working under the supervision of Occupational Therapists, you will support the delivery of assessments and interventions that enable young people to achieve their goals and progress towards successful discharge.

In this role, you will support the delivery of occupational therapy-led group and individual interventions designed to help service users develop skills, confidence and independence. Interventions will be delivered across a range of settings, including the ward and community environments. You will facilitate activity-based interventions, work collaboratively with third-sector organisations and partner agencies, and contribute to personalised treatment plans informed by occupational therapy assessments.

You will build positive and supportive relationships with service users, families, carers and professionals, adapting your approach to meet individual needs and promote accessible communication. The role also involves contributing to service development initiatives, supporting training activities, maintaining accurate clinical records, and ensuring high standards of care and professional practice are upheld throughout the service.

Working for our organisation

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.