Occupational Therapist

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Perinatal service within Cardiff and Vale. As a band 6 Occupational Therapist you will provide specialist assessment and intervention for women experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy and the first postnatal year. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will support recovery, promote engagement in meaningful daily activities and parenting roles, and help improve outcomes for mothers, babies, and families through evidence-based occupational therapy practice. We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist with excellent communication skills to work as part of our team.

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist occupational therapy assessments for women experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy and the postnatal period.
• Develop, implement and evaluate person-centred treatment plans to promote recovery, wellbeing, and participation in meaningful occupations.
• Support women in developing skills and confidence in parenting, self-care, daily routines, community engagement, and vocational roles.
• Manage and prioritise a defined caseload, undertaking risk assessment and risk management as required.
• Deliver individual and group-based occupational therapy interventions using evidence-based practice.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and liaise with statutory, voluntary and third-sector agencies to ensure coordinated care.
• Provide advice, education and support to families, carers and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to clinical governance, service evaluation and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in supervision, continuing professional development, student education and the promotion of occupational therapy within the Perinatal Mental Health Service.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and /or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support. Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details
Date posted: 28 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 001-AHP113-0726
Job locations: Perinatal community mental health service, Cardiff Royal Infirmary, Glossop Terrace, Cardiff, CF24 0SZ, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Senior occupational therapy role
Essential

• Demonstrates role of Occupational therapy

Occupational therapy Degree
Essential

• Significant experience in practice

Understanding of service
Essential

• Demonstrates knoweldge of service area

Readiness for B6 role
Essential

• CPD
• Supervision
• Leadership skills

Desirable

• Further training

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.