Occupational Therapist (Band 5 - FTC)

Cygnet; Bradford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist for a fixed-term contract at Cygnet Hospital Bierley in Bradford. The role involves assessing and treating occupational needs for service users in a supportive environment, with opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for CPD

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Employee referral scheme

Generous pension plan

NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• An awareness of different mental health conditions.
• Experience of facilitating groups and activities.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload and assess, implement and evaluate care.
• Complete full assessments of patients’ occupational performance.
• Implement specialist group and individual treatments.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Good organisational skills

Positive attitude

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Bierley on a fixed term contract (3 months).

Cygnet Hospital Bierley is a mental health hospital located in Bradford, West Yorkshire. There are 4 wards within the hospital which cover 2 different service lines.

Shelley Ward – a 16 bed male low secure ward

Bronte Ward – a 15 bed female low secure ward

Lister Ward – a 16 bed male acute ward

Blossom Ward – a 15 bed female acute ward

This role will involve working to contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy department at the hospital. You will be required to provide assessment and treatment of occupational needs, under the supervision of a senior OT. To promote the importance of enabling people to do the things they want, need or are expected to do to support them being well in life.

The Occupational therapy department at Cygnet Hospital Bierley has 4 qualified Occupational Therapists and 2 Occupational Therapy Assistants. Our environment includes a gym, social hub, ADL kitchen, a sensory room and other therapeutic spaces.

Post:(Band 5) Occupational Therapist, fixed term contract (3 months)

Base:Cygnet Hospital Bierley, Bierley Ln, Bradford BD4 6AD

Responsible for:The Occupational Therapy provision for 16 service users on the male low secure ward, with support from a senior Occupational Therapist

Responsible to:Service Manager & Lead Occupational Therapist

Hours:Part time (2 days)

Join our supportive friendly team and make an application today.

With over 150 Occupational Therapists in the company, we also work together as a large team providing support to each other across the group, with various specialist service lines to tap into, including Mental Health, Neuropsychiatry, Autism, Learning Disabilities and Sensory Integration, to name a few.

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it’s saving your 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.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will

• Hold a caseload and utilise effective clinical decision-making and clinical skills to assess, implement and evaluate care


• Complete full assessments of patients’ occupational performance including areas of self-care, productivity and leisure


• Implement specialist group and individual treatments to achieve therapeutic goals


• Complete all necessary clinical documentation in accordance with the company and professional standards.


• Be a source of professional advice relating to Occupational Therapy, to provide advice to individuals in our care, to carers and colleagues as appropriate.


• To deliver an occupational focussed service, providing evidence based practice with recognised measurable outcomes to evaluate the value and impact of occupational therapy.


• Support/ lead the supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, reporting relevant issues to Head OT, including sickness monitoring and time management.

The Successful Candidate should be/have:

• An awareness and understanding of different mental health conditions


• An awareness and understanding of the nature of a secure ward environment and the risks associated with this.


• Experience of facilitating groups and activities


• Able to work independently


• Effective communication skills, good organisations skills and a positive attitude


• An Occupational Therapy degree and registration with HCPC

In return we will offer you:

• A competitive salary £31,317 per annum pro rata


• Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development.


• Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned specialists


• Expert clinical supervision from a senior Occupational Therapist


• Free parking and free meals for staff on duty


• Employee referral scheme: recommend a friend to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.


• Group pension: a generous pension plan helping you save for your future.


• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card – include