Specialist Occupational Therapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the multidisciplinary team within the North Wales Adolescent Service (NWAS) based in Abergele. This is a full-time post on a permanent basis. NWAS provides specialist assessment, treatment and support for young people with complex mental health needs. We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about supporting adolescents to achieve meaningful participation in everyday life, improve their wellbeing, and maximise their independence and recovery. This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist wishing to develop specialist skills in adolescent mental health within a supportive, innovative and collaborative team environment., As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Undertake specialist occupational therapy assessments with young people presenting with mental health needs.
• Develop and implement occupation-focused intervention programmes.
• Deliver individual and group-based therapeutic interventions.
• Support young people to engage in meaningful activities that promote recovery, independence and wellbeing.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, care planning and risk management processes.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, schools, community services and partner agencies.
• Provide professional leadership and advice on occupational therapy and occupational engagement within the MDT.
• Supervise students, assistants and junior staff as appropriate.
  
  The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
  
  If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.