Occupational Therapist (Band 5)

Cygnet Health Care; Hexham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work in a mental health facility. The role includes assessing and supporting service users with complex needs, and the opportunity for professional development. Competitive salary between £31,317 and £33,776 per annum, with benefits including free meals, a pension plan, and wellness support. Location is Cygnet Hexham, full-time position available.

Benefits

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Relocation package available

Group pension plan

NHS Discount Cards

Wellbeing centre

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Experience with patients with complex mental health needs preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support and assess service users to improve their mental health.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop rehabilitation plans.
• Provide clinical supervision and training to OT support staff.

Skills

Expert clinical supervision

Core Occupational Therapy Skills

Communication

Education

Relevant degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Therapeutic equipment

Job description

About Us

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

Your Role

Service Line: Female PICU

Summary of the role

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Cygnet Hexham

Salary Range: £31,317 - £33,776 per annum dependent on experience.

Hours: 40 hours

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Cygnet Hexham (Hexham, NE46 4JR)

Cygnet Hospital Hexham is our 27-bed mental health facility for women with complex mental health needs spanning two wards.

Fisher Ward is our 17 bed acute service for women with complex mental health needs and Franklin Ward is our 10 bed PICU service for women which accepts emergency and crisis admissions.

The hospital is built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment.

Situated amongst the soft fields and meadows of the Tyne valley, which is known for its abbey, leafy parks, and mix of independent shops, the hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for service users within the North East of England.

As part of our continued efforts to improve service users care and treatment pathway's the hospital benefits from a highly experienced team of mental health professionals and support staff, which include consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses across RMN and RGN disciplines, occupational therapists, and support workers.

Positive service user outcomes are at heart of the services we offer at Cygnet Hospital Hexham, we recognise that every service user is different and therefore must be assessed and treated as an individual in the best possible surroundings.

The post holder will be supervised by the specialist Occupational Therapist on site.

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 185 Occupational Therapists and over 300 OT support staff. 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 therapy team members have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.

Occupational Therapy Preceptorship & Induction:

We understand the pandemic has brought with it challenging times, and we recognise this may have had an impact on some of your placement experiences. We offer an Occupational Therapy 12 month preceptorship programme to support and consolidate core Occupational Therapy Skills.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

1. We care about people in our services
2. Expert clinical supervision with an occupational therapist
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.

Cygnet Health Care 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

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. Please contact:

Katie Dixon (Recruiter), a