Highly Specialist CAMHS Occupational Therapist

Highly Specialist CAMHS Occupational Therapist Overview

Join a dedicated team at Ty Llidiard, a 15-bedded tier 4 General Adolescent Mental Health Unit, where you will play a crucial role in supporting young individuals aged 12 to 18 facing psychiatric disorders. As a Highly Specialist CAMHS Occupational Therapist, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on delivering high-quality care and treatment.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a new Occupational Therapy Team within Ty Llidiard, ensuring the provision of evidence-based, occupationally focused assessments and interventions. You will work alongside a Band 7 Lead Occupational Therapist and two part-time Band 4 Assistant Occupational Therapy Practitioners.

Main Duties

• Collaborate with a skilled multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive care for young patients.
• Support recovery by helping service users achieve optimal occupational performance and balance in their daily lives.
• Implement environmental and sensory adaptation strategies to enhance patient engagement.
• Conduct evidence-based assessments to inform intervention plans and identify patient strengths.
• Facilitate both individual and group interventions within the unit and the community.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential: Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Essential: Postgraduate training or accreditation in fieldwork education.
• Essential: Evidence of graduate clinical experience relevant to the role.
• Desirable: Membership of a professional body.
• Desirable: Welsh language skills at Level 3 or above (B1 for adult learners).

Benefits

• Salary between £40,559 and £48,841 per annum.
• Generous leave and flexible working options.
• Career growth opportunities and access to ongoing professional development.
• Comprehensive pension scheme.

To apply for this position, please submit your application by the closing date of 09 July 2026. For further information, you can contact Freya Jones, Occupational Therapy Lead, at [email protected] or call 01656674951.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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