Occupational Therapist; Band 5

Base:
Cygnet Wast Hills, Wast Hills Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham B38 9ET

Are you a newly qualified or current Band 5 occupational therapist? Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding care and making a positive difference to the lives of the people in your care? This could be your perfect opportunity.

Cygnet Wast Hills provides dedicated, person-centred support to men with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs in a robust environment.

At Cygnet Healthcare, we have a strong occupational focus through support and direction from Clinical Leads and our Occupational Therapy Directors.

We use evidence-based practice within each of our service lines, as defined by our clinical steering groups, of which Occupational Therapists play a key role.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction under the supervision of a more senior Occupational Therapist. An integral part of this role will be supervising others, with a focus on supporting student education within the team.

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Across our 11 different service lines, we have evidence-based established models of care to ensure we provide the highest quality care and support.

Our dedicated and expert teams of over 10 000 employees support over 2800 individuals in a range of services across England, Scotland and Wales.

We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care, through co-production, recovery and rehabilitation.

With over 150 Occupational Therapists, we work together as a large team providing support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups and become involved in service development.

Helping others improve and turn their lives around. That's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Your Role:
Occupational Therapist (Band
5)

Working hours:

40 hours per week

Salary:
From £31,317 per year (will increase to £33,776 upon successful completion of OT Preceptorship)

• Learning Disability Mental Health
• Learning Disability Other (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

Responsible to:
Head of Occupational Therapy and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist

In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to service user diagnosis and identified needs. This will be based upon findings from assessments including associated risks, to develop treatment plans accordingly. You will work with a full multidisciplinary team to support each service user to develop their skills and move through our clinical model of care from admission to discharge.

You will have the support of an Occupational Therapy team and work closely with other therapists from different disciplines, including nurses, psychologists, psychology assistants, occupational therapists, social workers, speech and language therapists, psychiatrists and 24/7 nursing support. You will receive regular clinical supervision from an experienced Occupational Therapist on site, including weekly 1:1 check‑ins.

Located in Kings Norton, Birmingham, Cygnet Wast Hills provides support for 21 individuals with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. The team can also support individuals who may be detained under the Mental Health Act, as well as those who have complex behaviours or significant difficulties with social engagement.

The service has an array of facilities providing a low‑stimulus environment for individuals who may be agitated, including gender‑specific living areas, sensory rooms, activity rooms, and three ADL kitchens where individuals are supported to make their own drinks and prepare food. With six acres of gardens, Cygnet Wast Hills offers extensive outdoor space for activities and relaxation; some flats have private gardens.

We are currently looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy Team to support recovery and rehabilitation activities in the integrated care pathway.

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