Occupational Therapist Band 5

Cygnet Health Care; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist at Cygnet Sherwood House in Mansfield. The role involves providing assessment and treatment for patients within a supportive multi-disciplinary team. You will supervise students and engage in continuous professional development. With a salary of £31,317 per year, this position offers an opportunity to make a real impact on patients’ lives while enjoying numerous employee benefits including free meals and parking. If passionate about enhancing patient care, apply today.

Benefits

Free parking

Free meals for staff

Group pension plan

NHS Discounts

Access to Wellbeing centre

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or current Band 5 Occupational Therapist.
• Passion for delivering outstanding care.
• Ability to assess and treat occupational dysfunction.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment for patients.
• Supervise and support students.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Base:Cygnet Sherwood House - Rufford Colliery Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0HRAre 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.

Are you a newly qualified Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience?

Cygnet Sherwood House is a 30 bed specialist high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men dedicated to providing a high quality environment for promoting long-term recovery. Our facilities and multi-disciplinary treatment programme are designed to assist individuals with their return to community living. Those placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.

We have a gym, two gardens including an allotment, a multi-faith room and two therapy kitchens. Meals at Cygnet Sherwood House are served in the dining room and they run on a caf system. There is a large variety of choice that caters for individual preferences and dietary requirements.

Our dedicated clinical team provide a multi-disciplinary input including occupational therapy, psychology, nursing and psychiatry. However, we offer more than just specialists and treatments, we value the service users as individuals, help enhance their interests and abilities, encourage them to share their views and help them unlock their talents and aspirations.

Post:(Band 5) Occupational Therapist

Service Line:Mental Health Adults (Male) &High Dependency Rehabilitation

Base:Cygnet Sherwood House, Rufford Colliery Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0HR

Salary: £31, 317 per year

Caseload: Up to 15 patients

Responsible to:Service Manager for Line management supervision & Occupational Therapist (Band 6 or above) for professional supervision.

Hours:40 hours per week (5 days)

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 model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.

Occupational Therapy 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.

All new starters will complete an induction which incorporates service line Occupational Therapy processes as inhouse orientation.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

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

• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• 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 youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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

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.

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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.