Occupational Therapist

You will:

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred occupational therapy
• Work within anintegrated, multidisciplinary team, contributing to effective discharge planning and care pathways
• Support individuals to engage in meaningful occupations, promoting recovery and independence
• Facilitate recovery-focused interventions, including therapeutic group work within inpatient and community settings
• Work collaboratively with patients, families/carers, and third sector partners to enhance health and wellbeing outcomes
• Apply the principles of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010within your practice
  
  This 12-month fixed-term rotational post offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across both adult inpatient services (6 months) and a Community Mental Health Team (6 months). Placement locations will be determined based on service need, offering a dynamic and varied experience.
This role is ideal for a newly qualified Occupational Therapist or individuals with a strong interest in mental health, looking to build a broad and transferable skillset across acute and community settings. We proactively encourage learning and development. Mileage expenses are payable, and pool cars available.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:
• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services