Occupational Therapist (Band 5)

CYGNET; Bury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Group pension plan

NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card

Virtual wellbeing centre

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care in Bury is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Band 5 equivalent) to join the CAMHS inpatient team at Forestwood. You will assess and treat young people with mental health needs, supported by a Regional Lead and three Head OTs, as part of a multidisciplinary approach.

The role offers a three-week induction, a twelve-month preceptorship, and ongoing CPD, with supervision and career progression opportunities within the Cygnet network.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration or eligibility to practice
• CAMHS/inpatient experience preferred
• Strong assessment and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat occupational dysfunction for up to 12 young people in an inpatient CAMHS setting.
• Work within a multidisciplinary CAMHS team to support recovery and development.
• Develop and implement individual care plans from admission to discharge.

Job description

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.Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience?About UsCygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.Your RoleJob Title: Occupational Therapist (Band 5 equivalent)Location: Cygnet ForestwoodSalary Range: £32,883 - £35,465 per annum dependent on experience.Hours: 40 hoursContract: PermanentService Line:Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)Cygnet ForestwoodCygnet Bury is a large site with 15 wards across three separate hospitals. We have a Regional Lead of Occupational Therapy and three Head Occupational Therapists on site to support the different services at Cygnet Bury.Our CAMHS hospital (Forestwood) is made up of four wards, each with their own OT. Across the site there is support from a wide range of OTs with varying skills and experience to support your continued learning and professional development.You would be responsible for the assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction for up to 12 young people who are service users in an inpatient setting. Our service users have a range of mental health difficulties, and may display behaviours that challenge, they could be detained under the Mental Health Act or be admitted informally to the ward. You will be supported by a team consisting of two Band6 OTs and a Head OT, and by experienced OT Assistants and MDT colleagues.Our CAMHS unit in Forestwood Hospital has services for young people needing Psychiatric Intensive Care (PICU), Acute Care or care in a low secure setting. You will work with a full multidisciplinary team in a coordinated way to support each young person to develop their skills and move through our clinical model of care from admission to discharge.All our services are therapy and recovery focused, providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. The aim is to effectively progress service users though the service care pathway, into the least restrictive environment possible while working to reduce the possibility of readmission back into care.Occupational Therapy CPD, Preceptorship & Induction:Our teams are passionate and dedicated to the care and treatment of service users, but also to the development of student OTs and preceptorship OTs. You will also be an integral part of OT student education and partnership working with our local universities to contribute to training and education for yourself and others.This role includes opportunities for learning, development and research, supported by a robust appraisal and supervision structure based on RCOT’s Career Development Framework.We offer a three week service induction programme that includes classroom learning, e-learning and shadow shifts. We also offer an Occupational Therapy twelve month preceptorship programme to support and consolidate core Occupational Therapy Skills for newly qualified OTs. This preceptorship programme has received much praise over the past 3 years from our Band 5 OTs who have felt it has significantly supported their transition from student to confident practitioner. Many of whom have then been supported to develop their careers within Cygnet, up to their next level of practice as Band 6 clinicians.Occupational Therapy DirectorateAt Cygnet Healthcare, we have a strong occupational focus through support and direction from Clinical Lead Occupational Therapists and our Occupational Therapy Directors. We use evidence-based practice within each of our service lines, as defined by our clinical steering groups, in which Occupational Therapists play a key role.Under the leadership of our Occupational Therapy Directors we support over 160 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.Every service line has a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist in the company to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway.We ensure our occupational therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.5 reasons why you should make an application today…We care about people in our servicesExpert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor and a dedicated preceptorship programmeInduction & service line training in area of specialismDedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist trainingWe support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.Cygnet Health Care BenefitsFree parkingFree meals for staff on dutyGroup pension plan helping you save for your futureNHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)Virtual wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.Plus much more…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.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, we’d be more than happy to facilitate this.To discuss our CAMHS OT vacancy, please contact:Head OT for CAMHS - Lizzie Simpkin on 07471 995 115 / Email – [e-mail] our Specialist Recruiter for OT – Katie Dixon on 07436 256 225 / Email – [e-mail] successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative 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*What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply