Occupational Therapy Assistant

NHS; Derby; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant for Cygnet Hospital Elowen in Derby. The role involves providing therapeutic support in a mental health setting, contributing to patient care and outcomes while working in a passionate team environment. With a commitment to professional development and excellent benefits, this position is ideal for those looking to make a positive impact.

Benefits

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Group pension plan

NHS Discount Cards

Wellbeing centre

Qualifications

• Experience in occupational therapy or health care settings.
• Passion for delivering outstanding care.
• Ability to contribute to therapy processes in a mental health environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support to patients within a mental health setting.
• Assist in therapeutic interventions and programs.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, providing insights for patient care.

Skills

Confidence

Compassion

Collaboration

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a confident Occupational Therapy Assistant with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working full time, 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Elowen. Cygnet Elowen Hospital, our new hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, exemplifies our commitment to excellence in health care.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,612 to £28,612 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP3F6BD398

Job locations

Derby

DE75 7JH

Job description Job responsibilities

Are you an Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for the opportunity to learn more about the Occupational Therapy process in a mental health setting?

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: Personality disorder and eating disorders

Summary

Post: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Site: Cygnet Elowen

Salary: £28,612.50 per annum

Hours: 40 Hours

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: August 2025

Cygnet Elowen (Derby, DE75 7JH)

Cygnet Hospital Elowen is our brand new specialist 24-bed mental health hospital for women due to open in July 2025 in Derbyshire. There will be two wards at the hospital; a 12-bed complex personality disorder service for women with disordered eating and a 12-bed highly specialised eating disorder service.

The complex personality disorder service for women with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co-morbid disordered eating will allow both aspects to be treated simultaneously, with the appropriate therapeutic input provided. The service offers a phased treatment pathway that aims to help the individual service user understand and plan their journey through treatment. This service focuses on the need for treatment to be collaborative with service users taking account of individual needs, evidence-based, driven by multi-disciplinary understanding, support, and interventions. This allows the service user to progress through the service and increase their quality of life and functioning.

The highly specialised eating disorder service for women will include those with extremely low BMIs. The focus is on supporting individuals to attain a healthy BMI and prepare for a return to home. The service will provide support to individuals in a safe and homely environment and promote engagement with the women to help diminish their distress and help them achieve a better quality of life. For most individuals, this will involve the reduction of emotional behaviours associated with the eating disorder psychopathology and acquiring new skills necessary for surviving emotional crises, regulating emotions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

This position offers a unique opportunity to support the provision of Occupational Therapy across Cygnet Elowen. The successful post holder will be provided with clinical supervision by the onsite Occupational Therapist.

Additionally, a further Occupational Therapist and an Occupational Therapy Assistant will be recruited in 2026 as the service develops

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors, we support over 185 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.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

We care about people in our services

Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor

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
• 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 & 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 would be more than happy to facili

Job description Job responsibilities

Are you an Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for the opportunity to learn more about the Occupational Therapy process in a mental health setting?

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: Personality disorder and eating disorders

Summary

Post: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Site: Cygnet Elowen

Salary: £28,612.50 per annum

Hours: 40 Hours

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: August 2025

Cygnet Elowen (Derby, DE75 7JH)

Cygnet Hospital Elowen is our brand new specialist 24-bed mental health hospital for women due to open in July 2025 in Derbyshire. There will be two wards at the hospital; a 12-bed complex personality disorder service for women with disordered eating and a 12-bed highly specialised eating disorder service.

The complex personality disorder service for women with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co-morbid disordered eating will allow both aspects to be treated simultaneously, with the appropriate therapeutic input provided. The service offers a phased treatment pathway that aims to help the individual service user understand and plan their journey through treatment. This service focuses on the need for treatment to be collaborative with service users taking account of individual needs, evidence-based, driven by multi-disciplinary understanding, support, and interventions. This allows the service user to progress through the service and increase their quality of life and functioning.

The highly specialised eating disorder service for women will include those with extremely low BMIs. The focus is on supporting individuals to attain a healthy BMI and prepare for a return to home. The service will provide support to individuals in a safe and homely environment and promote engagement with the women to help diminish their distress and help them achieve a better quality of life. For most individuals, this will involve the reduction of emotional behaviours associated with the eating disorder psychopathology and acquiring new skills necessary for surviving emotional crises, regulating emotions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

This position offers a unique opportunity to support the provision of Occupational Therapy across Cygnet Elowen. The successful post holder will be provided with clinical supervision by the onsite Occupational Therapist.

Additionally, a further Occupational Therapist and an Occupational Therapy Assistant will be recruited in 2026 as the service develops

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors, we support over 185 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.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

We care about people in our services

Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor

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
• 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 & 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 would be more than happy to facili

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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

Derby

DE75 7JH

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Derby

DE75 7JH

Employer's website

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