Occupational Therapist; Band 5

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Your role:
You would be responsible for the assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction for patients on your allocated caseload, including the delivery of person centrered group and individual therapy sessions.

You will work with a full multidisciplinary team in a coordinated way 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 Assistant and work closely with other therapists from different disciplines, including Music Therapy, Dance and Movement Therapy, Activity Coordinators, Psychologists and the Active Life team.

You will receive regular clinical supervision from an experienced Occupational Therapist on-site, including weekly 1:1 check in's.

Every service line has a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist to guide and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway for each specific client group. This includes Cygnet developed guidelines and assessments. Each Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist hosts service line meetings regularly, in which you will link in with other Occupational Therapists in the company based in the same service line, providing a valuable networking and development opportunity.

Specific CPD and training opportunities are also available and tailored to individual and service needs. For newly qualified Occupational Therapists we offer a comprehensive 12 month preceptorship programme in order to consolidate and develop your skills.

For more insight into life as an OT at Cygnet Health Care visit:  Here you can listen to the opinions, stories and advice from our exceptional OTs - it could help the next step in your career.

• We care about people in our services
• Career pathway progression within the company to support your development and skills, including sensory integration training, leadership and management training, VdTMoCA, MOHO or Group Therapy, amongst others.
• You will be an integral part of a large, well established MDT with extensive experience to draw from.
• Dedicated CPD time being part of a national network of over 150 OTs in the Cygnet Group within different specialisms including LD and ASD, Acute mental health, and High Support Inpatient Rehabilitation Services. Induction & service line training in area of specialism.
• You will be a part of a friendly and supportive team of 5 OTs and 5 OTAs who are driven to provide excellence and where innovation and creativity are welcomed with enthusiasm.
• A competitive salary
• Free parking and free meals for staff on duty
• Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development. For example:
  Leadership & Management and Sensory Modulation.
• Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned OT specialists
• Expert clinical supervision and peer support
• Bi-monthly OT CPD meetings focused on skill and strategic service development.
• Employee referral scheme: recommend a friend to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.
• Group pension: a generous pension plan helping you save for your future.
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card - includes big brand discounts.
• Plus much more…

• A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council).
• An understanding of working with individuals diagnosed with mental health conditions, dual diagnosis, sensory processing difficulties or complex trauma.
• An understanding of Occupational Therapy process/interventions and taking a "hands on" approach to learning and supporting others.
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Passionate about student education
• Ability to manage highly demanding clinical presentations
• Interest in the field of mental health, Disability Confident

About Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant who declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

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Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it's saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure - or securing your future with professional development and a pension - we support you to be happy both in & out of work.