Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist
Location: Cardiff, CF5
Salary: 35,392.00
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Role Overview
Search Recruitment Group are seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic team. As a Senior OT, you will work closely with Therapy Assistants and the Multi-Disciplinary Team to deliver a range of group and one-to-one occupational, therapeutic, and recreational activities. Your work will take place across various wards, hospital grounds, and in the community. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide in-depth support to fewer patients, enabling you to deliver high-quality, individualised care.
The role involves leading a therapy team, managing service provision across different areas, and providing supervision to junior staff. You will also be involved in assessing, intervening, and evaluating patients' progress in alignment with the Multi-Disciplinary Team care plans.
About the Service
The service provides bespoke treatment packages across multiple wards for patients with complex mental health needs. The environment is designed to promote independence and recovery, and features various facilities such as secure gardens, a gym, sensory and social areas, and more. A multi-disciplinary team provides support to patients on their journey to recovery.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver therapeutic interventions that motivate and engage patients in improving their occupational skills and mental well-being.
* Support reducing restrictive interventions.
* Maintain high-quality clinical notes and records.
* Contribute to department meetings and engage in supervision activities.
* Plan and manage time effectively to ensure service delivery meets patients' needs.
Qualifications and Experience
* A Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy, with current registration with the HCPC.
* A minimum of 2 years' experience working in a healthcare setting, particularly with patients with mental health conditions or challenging behaviours, is desirable.
* A qualification in Sensory Integration Training is desirable, but not essential. Training and learning opportunities will be provided.
* The ability to demonstrate good leadership and communication skills.
How to Apply
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact the hiring manager.
About Us
We are one of the UK's leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, making a real difference to the lives of those we support. We are committed to offering challenging and fulfilling careers with the support of a world-class organisation that invests in professional development.
As part of our commitment to infection control, we request that candidates disclose their vaccination status as part of pre-employment checks. This information is handled in accordance with GDPR requirements and does not affect the employment offer.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.