Occupational Therapist (Band 5)

Cygnet; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Gloucester is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their team. In this role, you will provide assessment and care to female patients with complex trauma needs. You will receive support through a structured preceptorship and professional development opportunities. The position offers a collegial environment with a focus on trauma-informed practices and ongoing training.

Benefits

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Relocation package available

Group pension plan

NHS Discount Cards

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with relevant qualifications.
• Experience or interest in mental health settings is desirable.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for mental health patients.
• Incorporate VdTMoCA into the Occupational Therapy model.
• Support in service line training and development.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Occupational Therapy skills

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience in Mental Health?

About Us

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

Your Role

Service Line: Female Mental Health Adults (Personality Disorder/Complex Trauma/Neurodiversity)

Summary of the site

Cygnet Alders Clinic is a 20 bed rehabilitation service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with a diagnosis of personality disorder and complex trauma needs, based in Gloucestershire. It provides a specialist, psychologically informed, personality disorder pathway, across three living areas:

• Severn - focuses on assessment and stabilisation;
• Avon - where service users move as they engage and progress with their treatment pathway
• Coln - focuses on transitioning to the community.

At Alders we use trauma informed care and treatment, we are at an exciting junction where we are looking at how we can incorporate VdTMoCA into the Occupational Therapy model.

Our Purpose and Mission

Cygnet’s purpose is to make a positive difference to the lives of the individuals we care for, their loved ones and all those who work with us. Our vision is to provide high quality, sustainable specialist services, we are doing this by striving for more innovation with national networks for support and discussion on best practise. Our mission is to work together in a positive culture of openness, honesty and inclusivity, where we deliver safe, compassionate, quality care for our service users and staff enjoy a fulfilling, rewarding environment in which to work.

MDT and Team

At Alders we have a substantive multi-disciplinary team (MDT) comprising Psychiatry, Speciality Doctor’s, Nursing, Psychology, Art Psychotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Activity Co-ordinators.

Small caseload, 20 bedded service.

Occupational Therapy Team consists of a Lead Occupational Therapist, an Occupational Therapist & Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Why Cygnet

Cygnet is a great place to launch your career in Occupational Therapy, offering lots of learning opportunities and support. We provide a monthly Band 5 development programme, a 12-month OT preceptorship supported by your supervisor with peer support from other Band 5s too, and weekly 1:1s with your supervisor to help you feel empowered and supported in your role. Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapist?

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 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 to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway.

We ensure our occupational therapists have a voice through participating in service line development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.

Preceptorship & Induction

We offer a 12 month Occupational Therapy Preceptorship for all newly qualified Occupational Therapists to support and consolidate core Occupational Therapy skills.

We also offer a sensory integration preceptorship for those with an interest in sensory integration as well as other therapeutic approaches which are used within this specialism/service line.

Why Apply

5 reasons why you should make an application today…

1. We care about people in our services
2. Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor
3. Induction & service line training in area of specialism
4. Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training
5. We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.

Benefits

• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• Relocation package available
• Group pension plan helping you save for your future
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
• Plus much more…
• In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service