Job overview

There is an exciting opportunity for a part time Band 3 Occupational Therapy assistant post in our Occupational Therapy Older Persons Mental Health Service within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (UHB).  

The post holder will join a team of Occupational Therapists that support older adults with complex mental health needs within an inpatient setting.  The post holder will also be required to support some patients within a community setting to assess needs and functioning. 

Main duties of the job

The aim of this role is to support the Occupational Therapist with the long term reablement and maintenance of cognitive functional skills, of people with organic and functional mental health. The successful post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working in a variety of settings, to support delivery of services to older people with complex metal health needs.

The post holder will be required to work the hours flexibly, to meet the needs of the service throughout the CTM.  The successful applicant will need to be a team player, who is flexible, resourceful, and keen to demonstrate the distinctive contribution and added value that an Occupational Therapy assistant can offer the multi-disciplinary team.

You will need good communication and time management skills, and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in achieving the  well-being and  positive health outcomes for older adults with mental health needs.    The post holder will be based within a supportive team made up of Health and Social Care Professionals, Occupational Therapy, Mental health nurses,  Health Care Support Workers, and third sector partners.  

You will receive regular supervision and appraisal with the Occupational Therapist.  You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, within this speciality, and will be expected to take an active role in your CPD.

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.