Occupational Therapist (Band 5)

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as an Occupational Therapist in Stoke-on-Trent. You will play a crucial role in assessing and treating patients, while also supervising staff and supporting student education. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment focused on rehabilitation and recovery.

Benefits

Free parking and meals

Group pension plan

NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card

Wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Provide assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction.
• Supervise others and support student education.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team under supervision.
• Support service users in a rehabilitation setting.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Team Collaboration

Job description

Base: Cygnet St Augustines - Cobridge Road, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 5JY

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet Healthcare, we have a strong occupational focus supported by Clinical Leads and Occupational Therapy Directors. You will provide assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction as part of a multidisciplinary team, under supervision of a senior Occupational Therapist. The role includes supervising others and supporting student education. Opportunities for learning, development, and research are provided within a structured supervision framework based on RCOT's Career Development Framework.

About us

Cygnet Health Care, established in 1988, operates over 11 service lines with evidence-based care models. Our teams of over 10,000 employees support more than 2,800 individuals across England, Scotland, and Wales. We emphasize co-production, recovery, and rehabilitation, with a large team of over 150 Occupational Therapists involved in service development and specialist interest groups.

Job responsibilities

Are you an Occupational Therapist seeking a rewarding career?

About Us

Since 1988, Cygnet Health Care has been providing health and social care services across the UK.

Your Role

Service Line: Mental Health Adults (Male) Level 2 High Support Inpatient Rehabilitation

Site Overview:

Cygnet St Augustines is a 32-bed specialist inpatient rehabilitation service for men, designed to support their return to community living. The facility includes en-suite bedrooms, therapy spaces, an IT café, gym, and lounges. It is located in Stoke-on-Trent with good transport links and community engagement opportunities.

The multidisciplinary team includes occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry, and nursing staff, supported by a Band 7 Occupational Therapist and Activity Coordinators.

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Led by occupational therapy directors, supporting over 150 OTs, the team fosters evidence-based practice and service development, ensuring occupational therapists have a voice and opportunities for professional growth.

Why apply now?

• We care about our service users
• Expert supervision and protected weekly 1:1 time
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Dedicated CPD time for peer support and skill development
• Support for career progression

Benefits

• Free parking and meals
• Group pension plan
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card
• Wellbeing resources

Join us to enjoy career growth and make a daily difference. For informal discussions, contact [e-mail].

Requirements: Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check. Apply via the link or email CV to [e-mail].

Note for agencies: Please route all speculative inquiries through our internal recruitment channels.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Refer to the job description above

DBS Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.