Occupational Therapist

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.,

• 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.
  
  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.