This is a fixed term post until 10/08/2027.
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a Registered Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Mental Health Services across the Carmarthenshire locality.
This 12-month fixed-term rotational post offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across both adult inpatient services (6 months) and a Community Mental Health Team (6 months). Placement locations will be determined based on service need, offering a dynamic and varied experience.
This role is ideal for a newly qualified Occupational Therapist or individuals with a strong interest in mental health, looking to build a broad and transferable skillset across acute and community settings.
We proactively encourage learning and development. Mileage expenses are payable, and pool cars available.
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Allied Health Professional Recruitment – Occupational Therapist
You will:
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred occupational therapy
Work within an i ntegrated, multidisciplinary team, contributing to effective discharge planning and care pathways
Support individuals to engage in meaningful occupations, promoting recovery and independence
Facilitate recovery-focused interventions, including therapeutic group work within inpatient and community settings
Work collaboratively with patients, families/carers, and third sector partners to enhance health and wellbeing outcomes
Apply the principles of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 within your practice
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 23.07.2026
