Divisional Head of Occupational Therapy

Are you passionate about improving mental health and learning disability services for adults and older people , ready to provide leadership to advance the vision and offer of Occupational Therapy within Aneurin Bevan UHB?

Do you have extensive Occupational Therapy practice experience in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Services with the skills to lead and contribute to the wider organisational agenda as part of the Senior Divisional Management Team?

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity for personal and professional development as part of an innovative and supportive Occupational Therapy Senior Leadership Group?, Taking responsibility for strategic and operational leadership, advising, developing and ensuring the delivery of high-quality Occupational Therapy practice , youwill have the skills to provide compassionate and visible leadership, able to create a culture of excellence, inspiring and empowering colleagues in delivering person-centred, occupationally-focused Occupational Therapy.

Experience of establishing productive partnerships is essential, as is effective communication, negotiating and influencing skills. A commitment to professional development is expected, supporting under/postgraduate and assistant practitioner education.

As apart of the Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Division Senior Management Team you will contribute to the governance, delivery and development of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Services. Professionally you will work with the Divisional Head, Family & Therapies as deputies to the UHB Head of Occupational Therapy Services . You will also be required to work collaboratively with the senior leaders across the wider UHB and external organisations .

We are looking for an experienced registered Occupational Therapist with a passion for delivering highly efficient and effective person-centred Occupational Therapy services, with a proven record of clinical leadership, operational management and service redesign/development to lead the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Services in Aneurin Bevan UHB., The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.