Occupational Therapy Assistant

Cygnet Health Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card

Wellbeing centre with resources

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant for our Lambeth Road site in London, part of Cygnet Churchill, a mental health inpatient service for men. The role focuses on delivering OT treatment within an MDT, developing care plans and supporting recovery and community integration.

A robust induction and ongoing supervision are provided. The position offers 40 hours per week with salary listed at £30,186.45, and benefits include staff meal provisions, free parking and NHS/Blue

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Reference check required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to service users' diagnosis and identified needs.
• Be an integral member of the MDT and OT department whilst working autonomously with the support of an OTA.
• Contribute to risk management and relapse prevention in community settings.
• Be prepared to rotate to acute services as needed.

Job description

Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapist?About UsCygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.Your Role Occupational Therapy AssistantWorking hours 40 Hours per weekSalary: £30,186.45Service Line: Mental HealthLocation: 22 Barkham Terrace Lambeth Road, London, Greater London, SE1 7PWResponsible to: Head of Occupational Therapy and Regional Lead Occupational TherapistSummary of the siteCygnet Churchill, in south London, is an inpatient mental health hospital for men. Cygnet Churchill has four wards including two emergency acute admissions services (Juniper Court and Palm Court), one low secure service (Winston Court) and one high support inpatient rehabilitation services (Elm Court). You would initially be based on our acute mental health ward which provides recovery and rehabilitation approaches to enable service users to lead full and independent lives in the community. There will be the opportunity to rotate to the acute services. We have a designated qualified OT on each ward as well as OTAs.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to service users diagnosis and identified needs. This will be based upon findings from assessments including associated risks, in order to develop treatment plans accordingly. You will be an integral member of the Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and OT department whilst working autonomously with the support of an OTA. The MDT wrap around the service to support the individuals in our care throughout their journey with us to capture and manage risk and relapse in community settings.

About us

Cygnet Group 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.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapist?

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 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Service Line: Mental Health

Location: 22 Barkham Terrace Lambeth Road, London, Greater London, SE1 7PW

Responsible to:Head of Occupational Therapy and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist

Summary of the site

Cygnet Churchill, in south London, is an inpatient mental health hospital for men. Cygnet Churchill has four wards including two emergency acute admissions services (Juniper Court and Palm Court), one low secure service (Winston Court) and one high support inpatient rehabilitation services (Elm Court). You would initially be based on our acute mental health ward which provides recovery and rehabilitation approaches to enable service users to lead full and independent lives in the community. There will be the opportunity to rotate to the acute services. We have a designated qualified OT on each ward as well as OTAs.

In this role you will assess, implement and develop an O T treatment programme according to service users diagnosis and identified needs. This will be based upon findings from assessments including associated risks, in order to develop treatment plans accordingly. You will be an integral member of the Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and OT department whilst working autonomously with the support of an OTA. The MDT wrap around the service to support the individuals in our service user to capture and manage risk and relapse in community settings.

The team consists of nurses, psychologists, psychology assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, social workers, and psychiatrists as well as 24/7 support from the nursing team. This means that we are able to meet the changing needs of our service users as they progress through their care pathway, while ensuring their safety is maintained and their independence supported.

Occupational Therapy Directorate

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 ther apists.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Preceptorship & Induction:

Starting a new job can be daunting, which is why we have a robust induction process that enables you to shadow staff, discuss your learning and receive expert support to develop into your role. We offer an Occupational Therapy Assistant preceptorship programme in your first12 months to support and consolidate core skills. We also offer regular, virtual Q&A sessions with our clinical lead OT and networking with other OT Assistants and Activity Coordinators in your service line.

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
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.

Plus much more

If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Emma Hahn 0207 928 2334

RequirementsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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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.