Occupational Therapist (Band 5)

Cygnet Health Care; Shackleton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company in England is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work in a supportive environment focused on mental health recovery. Responsibilities include providing therapy, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to service development. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Occupational Therapy and experience with mental health conditions. The role offers excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Relocation package available

Group pension plan

NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card

Wellbeing centre access

Qualifications

• Experience with mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with patients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy input within a clinical setting.
• Support service users in their recovery journey.
• Participate in service model development and clinical supervision.

Skills

Mental health recovery

Clinical supervision

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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

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:Mental Health Adults (Female) &High Dependency Rehabilitation

Summary of the site:

Cygnet Delfryn Lodge offer a 24 bed high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men and women with complex needs. The service is designed to provide an environment that promotes mental health recovery by focusing on space, personal privacy and dignity. Individuals may be detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) or informal. Primary diagnoses include, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, Bipolar Affective Disorder or Depression. Individuals may also present with complex comorbidities, such as substance misuse, behaviours that challenge and forensic histories.

Next door to Cygnet Delfryn Lodge we provide a 6 bed community rehabilitation service,Rhyd Alyn. This service enables women to step-down from the hospital setting but still have some additional support.

The site also is home to Cygnet Delfryn House which is a 28 bed high dependency rehabilitation service for men with complex needs. The service is designed to provide an environment that promotes mental health recovery by focusing on space, personal privacy and dignity. Individuals may be detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) or informal. Primary diagnoses include, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, Bipolar Affective Disorder or Depression. Individuals may also present with complex comorbidities, such as substance misuse, behaviours that challenge and forensic histories.

There is a dedicated clinical team who provide multi-disciplinary input including occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry, and nursing staff. You will be supported by 2 Band 6 OT's, another Band 5 OT & 4.5 Activity Co-ordinators across site.

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.

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.

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 [e-mail].

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.

Please click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculati