Consultant Occupational Therapist

We aim to provide a holistic support to allow to live their lives as they wish to and ensure voice, choice, independence and control in their lives We, are seeking to appoint creative, enthusiastic, ambitious full time permanent OT within the Integrated Cluster Networks.

The Teams consist of Social Workers, District Nurses, Occupational Therapists; Physiotherapists; Dietetics; Speech and Language Therapy; Pharmacy and Community Psychiatric Nursing. We work closely with G.P. surgeries and the third sector partner agencies to assess and support the needs of adults affected by long term complex and adverse conditions as well as their careers and families.

Using a strength-based outcome focused model, the teams support adults and their carers to achieve positive outcomes within their lives and encourage wider inclusion in local communities. The particular focus of this role is to maximise the independence of individuals who are in receipt of managed care support and to ensure that the level of commissioned care is proportionate to individuals' capabilities.

We specifically wish to target those individuals who have long-term reablement goals/outcomes.

We are keen to continue to develop innovative approaches to OT practice. We work closely with GPs and other cluster partners and utilise the Contingency Care Model to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital and care homes, as part of our role to maximise the independence and choice.

The continued development of this dynamic service model will require work on widening partnership opportunities with statutory partners; the third sector and with individuals from the community.

We are keen to develop resilient community connections, groups and services in Bridgend. The position will either be based in our office in Pyle or in Glanrhyd. We will offer focussed and committed development opportunities for the successful candidate.

We encourage informal conversation on visit prior to interview.

For further information please contact:

Christopher.lloyd@bridgend.gov.uk

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced with Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Closing Date: 18 February 2026

Shortlisting Date: 23 February 2026

Interview Date: 02 March 2026

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