Assistant Occupational Therapy Practitioner, CAMHS

Assistant Occupational Therapy Practitioner, CAMHSBand 4

Main area CAMHS Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 18.75 hours per week (Working Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Start and finish times can be explored during interview.) Job
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Employer Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Ty Llidiard, Princess of Wales Hospital Town Bridgend Salary £28,819 - £31,626 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

Discover more about working with us here:

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.

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…