Occupational Therapist (Band 5)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Relocation package available

Group pension plan

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Band 5) to join a 23-bed high dependency learning disability service in Birmingham. You will assess and develop OT treatment plans, working within a multidisciplinary team to support service users through admission to discharge.

The role includes regular on-site clinical supervision, a 12-month service pathway, and opportunities for professional development. 40-hour week, salary in line with Band 5, and DBS checks on offer.

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with appropriate safeguards clearance.
• Experience working in learning disability mental health settings is desirable.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and follow care pathways.

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme based on service users' needs.
• Collaborate with a full multidisciplinary team to support admission to discharge.
• Receive regular on-site clinical supervision and participate in service development.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Team collaboration

Clinical supervision

Preceptorship

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

Occupational Therapist (Band 5)

Job Details

• Working hours: 40 hours per week
• Salary: £32,883 per year
• Contract duration: 12 months
• Service Line: Learning Disability Mental Health
• Location: Cygnet Cedars, 37 Broadway Avenue, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5LY.
• Responsible to: Head of Occupational Therapy and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist

Role Description

In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to service user's diagnosis and identified needs. This will be based upon findings from assessments including associated risks, in order to develop treatment plans accordingly. You will work with a full multidisciplinary team in a coordinated way to support each service user to develop their skills and move through our clinical model of care from admission to discharge. You will have the support of an Occupational Therapy team and work closely with other therapists from different disciplines, including nurses, psychologists, psychology assistants, occupational therapists, social workers, speech and language therapists, and psychiatrists as well as 24/7 support from the nursing team. You will receive regular clinical supervision from an experienced Occupational Therapist on-site, including weekly 1:1 check in's.

Summary of the Site

Cygnet Cedars is a 23-bed high dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge. We accept emergency referrals and the team are experienced in managing them quickly and efficiently to ensure the transition for each individual is as smooth as possible.

Within the hospital are two step-down single occupancy flats. With their own lounge, kitchen, en-suite bedroom and their own front door this allows for further community integration and focus on daily living skills.

Each individual in our care begins a personalised care pathway that helps them develop the necessary skills to leave our service and move towards a less restrictive setting.

Cygnet Cedars is centrally located in Bordesley Green, just 3 miles away from Birmingham City Centre. With great transport links on the doorstep, the individuals have an extensive array of local amenities including leisure centre, gyms, shopping centres, workplace settings and colleges.

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists and over 160 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.

For newly qualified Occupational Therapists we offer a comprehensive 12 month preceptorship programme in order to consolidate and develop your skills.

Benefits

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

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.