Occupational Therapist (Band 5)

NHS; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A care facility in Brighouse is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join their team. This role involves providing assessment and treatment to service users, supporting student education, and working closely within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive environment, focusing on improving individuals' overall well-being through occupational therapy. The position offers a competitive salary between £31,317 - £38,122 and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Opportunities for CPD

Employee referral scheme

NHS Discount Cards

Wellbeing centre access

Qualifications

• An awareness and understanding of different mental health conditions.
• Experience of facilitating groups and activities.
• Able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment of occupational needs under supervision.
• Support and lead the supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Complete full assessments of patients' occupational performance.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical decision-making

Organisations skills

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Base: Cygnet Lodge Brighouse -60 Rastrick Common, Rastrick, Brighouse HD6 3ELAre 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.

Main duties of the job

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.This role includes opportunities for learning, development and research, supported by a robust appraisal and supervision structure based on RCOTs Career Development Framework.

About us

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 & become involved in service development.

Job responsibilities

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

We are currently recruiting for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our team at Cygnet Lodge Brighouse.

Cygnet Lodge Brighouse is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men. The emphasis within the service is on preparing individuals for discharge or to support with longer term optimal functioning.

Cygnet Lodge Brighouse can support up to 21 men in a relaxed, calm and homely environment. The focus is on helping individuals increase their independence wherever possible through work and education, as well as social and leisure facilities, offering a slower stream rehabilitation service where needed.

This role will involve working at Cygnet Lodge Brighouse to contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy department at the hospital. You will be required to provide assessment and treatment of occupational needs, under the supervision of a senior OT. To promote the importance of enabling people to do the things they want, need or are expected to do to support them being well in life.

The Occupational therapy department at Cygnet Lodge Brighouse has 2 qualified Occupational Therapists and 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant. Our environment includes a social hub, ADL kitchen, flatlet and other therapeutic spaces.

Post:(Band 5) Occupational Therapist

Salary: £31,317 - £38,122 per year

Base:Cygnet Lodge Brighouse

Responsible for:The Occupational Therapy provision for service users at Cygnet Lodge Brighouse with support from a senior Occupational Therapist

Responsible to:Service Manager & Senior Occupational Therapist

Hours:37.5 hours

Join our supportive friendly team and make an application today.

With over 150 Occupational Therapists in the company, we also work together as a large team providing support to each other across the group, with various specialist service lines to tap into, including Mental Health, Neuropsychiatry, Autism, Learning Disabilities and Sensory Integration, to name a few.

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving your 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.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will

• Hold a caseload and utilise effective clinical decision-making and clinical skills to assess, implement and evaluate care
• Complete full assessments of patients occupational performance including areas of self-care, productivity and leisure
• Implement specialist group and individual treatments to achieve therapeutic goals
• Complete all necessary clinical documentation in accordance with the company and professional standards.
• Be a source of professional advice relating to Occupational Therapy, to provide advice to individuals in our care, to carers and colleagues as appropriate.
• To deliver an occupational focussed service, providing evidence based practice with recognised measurable outcomes to evaluate the value and impact of occupational therapy.
• Support/ lead the supervision of Occupational Th erapy Assistants, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, reporting relevant issues to Head OT, including sickness monitoring and time management.

The Successful Candidate should be/have:

• An awareness and understanding of different mental health conditions
• An awareness and understanding of the nature of a secure ward environment and the risks associated with this.
• Experience of facilitating groups and activities
• Able to work independently
• Effective communication skills, good organisations skills and a positive attitude
• An Occupational Therapy degree and registration with HCPC

In return we will offer you:

• A competitive salary Band 5-£31,317- £38,122 (depending on experience)
• Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development.
• Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned specialists
• Expert clinical supervision from a senior Occupational Therapist
• Free parking and free meals for staff on duty
• Employee referral scheme: recommend a friend to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card includes big brand discounts.
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
• Plus much more

RequirementsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

*Please note - speculative recruitment emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.