Senior Occupational Therapist with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
While this employer offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates, applicants must verify their visa/work permit eligibility directly with the employer before applying. The certificate of sponsorship is subject to meeting all UK immigration requirements and the employer’s specific criteria.
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Monmouthshire Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) on a part-time basis. This role provides a chance to make a significant difference in the lives of adults diagnosed with severe mental illness while working within a supportive and professional environment. The position offers 30 hours per week and includes a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates.
About the Organization
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organization with a passion for caring. As one of Wales’ leading healthcare providers, the Health Board offers an exceptional workplace where staff feel trusted and valued. The organization serves a population of 650,000 and employs over 16,000 dedicated professionals across integrated acute, primary, and community care services.
Benefits and Development
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including extensive training and development opportunities. Our staff benefit from paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programs, opportunities to complete recognized qualifications, and professional career pathways including management development programs. We promote a healthy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, occupational health support, and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence.
Clinical Futures Strategy
Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Our Clinical Futures strategy enhances care closer to home while maintaining high-quality hospital care when needed. This role is part of a wider network and professional structure of occupational therapists across the mental health and learning disabilities division with regular practice forums and workshop opportunities.
Location and Team
The Monmouthshire Assertive Outreach Team provides an enhanced service for adults diagnosed with severe mental illness. In addition to mental health problems, service users are often affected by alcohol/drug misuse, homelessness, or have contact with the criminal justice system. The post is community-based, with successful applicants seeing individuals in their own homes. The team operates from Rholben Villa, Maindiff Court Hospital in Abergavenny, Wales.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Occupational Therapist will work under the direction of the Professional Lead Occupational Therapist and supervise Occupational Therapy Support Workers. Key responsibilities include carrying out specialist occupational therapy assessments in home and community settings, conducting MOHO standardized assessments, and independently planning, implementing, evaluating, and reviewing treatment plans on both individual and group basis.
Therapeutic Interventions
You will be required to use occupational therapy assessments and interventions to inform the overall assessment and recovery plan of service users. The occupational focused ‘Discovery Through Activity’ programme is established across the service, and all occupational therapists have access to MOHO assessment tools. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide assessment and recovery-focused support to service users.
Family and Carer Engagement
Actively engaging carers and families in the therapeutic process is a key aspect of this role. You will motivate and support them to take responsibility for decision-making and goal-setting, ensuring a holistic approach to service user care. This collaborative approach helps build sustainable support networks around individuals with complex needs.
Service Development
Post holders will work autonomously to manage and prioritize their own caseload while collaborating with others to modify and develop services in line with changing circumstances and needs. You will function effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, identifying and utilizing the unique skills of the occupational therapist to enhance service delivery.
Professional Relationships
Maintaining and actively developing close working relationships with colleagues across disciplines and agencies is essential. This includes voluntary, statutory, and private organizations that support service users. You will assess and manage risk, carry out written risk assessments, and undertake generic duties to enable the service to function effectively.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Applicants must meet all essential criteria as per the attached job description/person specification. This includes relevant professional qualifications and registration with the appropriate professional body.
Desirable Qualifications
While not essential, meeting desirable criteria as per the attached job description/person specification will strengthen your application. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, though Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Essential Experience
Candidates must demonstrate all essential experience requirements outlined in the job description/person specification. This typically includes relevant clinical experience in occupational therapy, particularly with complex mental health needs.
Desirable Experience
Experience in assertive outreach or community mental health settings would be advantageous. Previous experience supervising staff or supporting practice placement students is also desirable.
Supervision and Education
Post holders will carry out the role of supervisor to support staff and act as an educator for practice placement students. This provides an excellent opportunity for professional development and leadership experience within a supportive NHS environment.
How to Apply
Application Process
To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website and submit your application before the closing date of 26 February 2026. Ensure you complete all sections of the application form thoroughly and provide evidence that you meet the person specification criteria.
For International Applicants
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, please indicate this clearly in your application. The employer offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates. Before applying, verify your eligibility with the UK Visas and Immigration website and prepare any required documentation including criminal record certificates from countries where you have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Required Documents
Prepare your CV, covering letter, proof of professional registration, and any relevant qualifications. If you are an international applicant, ensure you have your passport details ready and information about any previous UK visas held. Contact the employer directly if you have any questions about the application process or sponsorship eligibility.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, please contact Carmen Lewis, Professional Lead OT for Monmouthshire, at carmen.lewis@wales.nhs.uk or by phone at 07971583512. The employer welcomes inquiries from interested candidates, particularly those requiring sponsorship to work in the UK.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. All successful applicants will be required to undergo this clearance process.
Certificate of Sponsorship Details
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. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present criminal record certificates from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration to be eligible for this position. For further information about UK professional registration requirements, please visit the NHS Careers website for overseas healthcare professionals. The employer will verify registration status as part of the application process.
Employer Information
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or gender reassignment. Our organization values the diverse perspectives and experiences that international colleagues bring to our healthcare teams.
Supporting Documents
The full job description and person specification are available as supporting documents. These documents provide detailed information about the role, responsibilities, and person specification criteria. We encourage all applicants to review these documents carefully before completing their application.
Privacy Notice
Please note that Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s privacy notice is available on their website. This explains how your personal data will be used and protected during the recruitment process. We are committed to complying with data protection legislation and ensuring that all applicant information is handled securely and confidentially.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 26 February 2026. Early applications are encouraged as this position may be filled before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. All applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Further Information
For more information about Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and the services they provide, please visit their website at https://abuhb.nhs.wales/. This will give you valuable insight into the organization’s values, priorities, and commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services to the communities of South East Wales.