Occupational Therapist

Cygnet Health Care; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist for a full-time role at their Maidstone facility. You will be responsible for conducting assessments and delivering individualized treatment, supported by a professional development framework. This position offers up-to-date resources, supervision, and a focused approach on community reintegration for mental health recovery.

Benefits

Monthly development programme

12-month OT preceptorship

Weekly 1:1 meetings with supervisors

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or soon-to-be qualified Occupational Therapists.
• Experience or commitment to professional development in OT.
• Willingness to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and plan treatments for patients.
• Develop OT-led services focusing on community living.
• Supervise an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Skills

Assessment

Treatment Planning

Community Integration

Functional Skills Development

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Are you an Occupational Therapist interested in a rewarding career opportunity?

About Us

Cygnet Health Care, established in 1988, provides health and social care services across England, Scotland, and Wales.

We welcome applications from newly qualified or soon-to-be qualified Occupational Therapists. Cygnet offers excellent opportunities for career development, including a monthly Band 5 development programme, a 12-month OT preceptorship with supervision and peer support, and weekly 1:1 meetings with your supervisor to foster growth and confidence.

Your Role

Position: Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist

Full-Time, 5 days a week | Salary: £32,883 (up to £35,465 upon preceptorship completion)

Service Line: Mental Health Adults (High-Dependency Rehabilitation for Men)

Site Overview: Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is a modern, 63-bed mental health facility located in the Kent Medical Campus, Maidstone.

The hospital is purpose-built to meet the latest standards for mental health care and provides essential services for local patients in Kent.

The hospital comprises four specialized wards:

• Roseacre Ward: Personality Disorder service for women
• Kingswood Ward: High Dependency Rehabilitation for men
• Bearsted Ward: Specialist PICU Service for Men
• Saltwood Ward: Male low secure ward

The services are developed in partnership with NHS bodies to deliver care close to home and community.

Ward Focus: Kingswood Ward is a 16-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit for men, emphasizing recovery, community reintegration, and occupational therapy-led interventions.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will conduct assessments, plan and deliver treatments, and develop an OT-led service tailored to patient needs, focusing on community living and functional skills.

Team Structure: The multidisciplinary team includes a consultant psychiatrist, specialty doctor, psychotherapist, assistant psychologist, social worker, mental health nurses, and healthcare assistants.

You will supervise a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant and receive support through monthly supervision and weekly 1:1 meetings with your supervisor.

The occupational therapy team comprises four members, including a qualified OT, Senior OT, and Head OT, all committed to professional development.

Unique Feature: The ward includes a sensory room to support emotional regulation and patient well-being.

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Led by our occupational therapy directors, the group supports over 150 Occupational Therapists, fostering collaboration, specialist interest groups, and service development opportunities.