Occupational Therapist (Band 5 or 6)

NHS; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A community rehabilitation service in Huddersfield is seeking a Band 5 or Band 6 Occupational Therapist. The role involves delivering assessment and treatment under supervision, participating in a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to the development of others. Applicants should possess a degree in Occupational Therapy and have a passion for the mental health field. This position offers a salary of £31,317 to £46,981 and comes with excellent benefits including free meals and a relocation package.

Benefits

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Relocation package available

Group pension plan

NHS Discount Cards

Wellbeing centre

CPD time for skill development

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical expertise and experience.
• Passion for developing others.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction.
• Supervise and support student education within the team.
• Collaborate with the MDT to deliver personalized care.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Team collaboration

Mental health understanding

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job summary

Base: Gledholt Mews and Coach House - 34 Greenhead Rd, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4EZ Are you a 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. Gledholt Mews and Coach House is our community rehabilitation (level 1) service for adults with mental health needs or a personality disorder who have been able to progress through the hospital pathway and are looking for the next stage in their rehabilitation journey or for those who may be stepping up from a community placement.

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.

Details Date posted

30 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,317 to £46,981 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP429F8661

Job locations

Huddersfield

HD1 4EZ

Job description Job responsibilities

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in their carer or a Band 6 Occupational Therapist at Gledholt Mews and Coach House. If you have a history of demonstrating clinical expertise and you have a passion for developing others, this could be an opportunity for your next challenge.

Gledholt Mews and Coach House is our enhanced community residential service for adults with mental health needs or learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs.

Gledholt Mews is operationally a nurse-led service with both service manager and head of care being qualified nurses. We have an in-house multi-disciplinary team (MDT) who support the residents in our care throughout their journey with us. The team consists of a consultant psychologist, psychology assistant, occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant, activity co-ordinators, nurses and speech and language therapist. We are able to meet the changing needs of our residents as they progress through their care pathway, while ensuring their safety is maintained and their independence supported.

We have a unique care plan pathway called the Visual Discharge Plan (VDP). This approach involves a collaborative process between the individual, their families, the MDT and staff team. It ensures the person is at the heart of their care and takes into account whats important to them, whilst balancing this with the clinical need. This puts the resident at the heart of their care and also ensures that discharge planning commences at the point of admission.

Gledholt Mews is divided into two living areas, the main house and the coach house. The main house, which is split across three floors, offers seven en-suite bedrooms, communal lounges and a kitchen on each floor to enable the residents to shop for and prepare their own meals. The coach house is a two bedroom unit giving the individuals we support the option to spend time in their own space or in the main house. Externally there are beautiful gardens to the front and rear of the building with raised flower beds, outdoor seating and plenty of space for sports, games and parties.

Post:(Band 5) Occupational Therapist or (Band 6) Occupational Therapist

Salary: Band 5-£31,317- £38,122 (depending on experience)

Band 6 - £39,015-46,981(depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent

Base:Gledholt Mews and Coach House, 32 Greenhead Road, Gledholt, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. HD1 4EZ

Responsible for:Delivery of Occupational Therapy pathway at Gledholt Mews and Coach House.

Responsible to:Service Manager and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist

Hours:40 hours

Join our supportive friendly team and make an application today.

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists and over 300 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.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

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

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leis

Job description Job responsibilities

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in their carer or a Band 6 Occupational Therapist at Gledholt Mews and Coach House. If you have a history of demonstrating clinical expertise and you have a passion for developing others, this could be an opportunity for your next challenge.

Gledholt Mews and Coach House is our enhanced community residential service for adults with mental health needs or learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs.

Gledholt Mews is operationally a nurse-led service with both service manager and head of care being qualified nurses. We have an in-house multi-disciplinary team (MDT) who support the residents in our care throughout their journey with us. The team consists of a consultant psychologist, psychology assistant, occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant, activity co-ordinators, nurses and speech and language therapist. We are able to meet the changing needs of our residents as they progress through their care pathway, while ensuring their safety is maintained and their independence supported.

We have a unique care plan pathway called the Visual Discharge Plan (VDP). This approach involves a collaborative process between the individual, their families, the MDT and staff team. It ensures the person is at the heart of their care and takes into account whats important to them, whilst balancing this with the clinical need. This puts the resident at the heart of their care and also ensures that discharge planning commences at the point of admission.

Gledholt Mews is divided into two living areas, the main house and the coach house. The main house, which is split across three floors, offers seven en-suite bedrooms, communal lounges and a kitchen on each floor to enable the residents to shop for and prepare their own meals. The coach house is a two bedroom unit giving the individuals we support the option to spend time in their own space or in the main house. Externally there are beautiful gardens to the front and rear of the building with raised flower beds, outdoor seating and plenty of space for sports, games and parties.

Post:(Band 5) Occupational Therapist or (Band 6) Occupational Therapist

Salary: Band 5-£31,317- £38,122 (depending on experience)

Band 6 - £39,015-46,981(depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent

Base:Gledholt Mews and Coach House, 32 Greenhead Road, Gledholt, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. HD1 4EZ

Responsible for:Delivery of Occupational Therapy pathway at Gledholt Mews and Coach House.

Responsible to:Service Manager and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist

Hours:40 hours

Join our supportive friendly team and make an application today.

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists and over 300 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.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

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

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leis

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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.

Employer details Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Huddersfield

HD1 4EZ

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Huddersfield

HD1 4EZ

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)