Occupational Therapist (Band 5)

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

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist for their Maidstone facility, focusing on female personality disorder services. The role offers excellent professional development opportunities, including supervision and peer support while working within a dedicated multidisciplinary team to enhance patient mental health and community reintegration.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or soon-to-be qualified Occupational Therapists welcome.
• Experience in delivering treatments and managing patient care is crucial.
• Willingness to grow through supervision and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, deliver treatments, and manage patient care.
• Develop OT-led services tailored to patient needs.
• Supervise an OT Assistant and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Assessment

Education

Occupational Therapy Degree

Job description

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

About Us

Cygnet Health Care, established in 1988, is an independent provider of 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 to support your growth and confidence.

Your Role

Position: Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist

Location: Cygnet Hospital Maidstone

Full-time: 5 days per week

Salary: £32,883 (up to £35,465 upon completing preceptorship)

Service Line: Female Personality Disorder

About the Site

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is a state-of-the-art, 63-bed mental health facility for adults, located in Kent Medical Campus, Maidstone. The hospital is purpose-built to meet national standards and provides essential mental health services for the local community.

The hospital comprises four specialized wards:

• Roseacre Ward: Highly specialized 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 designed to meet regional NHS demand, allowing patients to receive care close to home and loved ones.

Roseacre Ward, specifically, is a 16-bed personality disorder service supporting women in managing their mental health, developing coping strategies, and preparing for community reintegration. The focus is on recovery and functional skills development.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will conduct assessments, deliver treatments, and manage patient care within this service.

You will develop and implement an OT-led service tailored to patient needs, focusing on community living, functional, and coping skills, following the occupational therapy process of assessment, intervention, and review.

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

You will supervise a full-time OT Assistant and receive monthly supervision from an experienced OT, along with weekly 1:1 meetings with your supervisor.

The OT team comprises a qualified OT, Senior OT, Head OT, and 4 OT Assistants, all committed to your professional development.

Unique feature: The ward includes a sensory room, vital for supporting emotional regulation.

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Led by our occupational therapy directors, supporting over 150 OTs, fostering team collaboration, and offering opportunities for specialization and service development.