Occupational Therapy Assistant (Part-time)

Cygnet Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Greater London seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support recovery activities in mental health. The role involves working primarily on male rehabilitation wards, offering essential support in patient recovery. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, an understanding of autism, and a keen interest in adult mental health. The position offers attractive benefits such as professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Relocation package

Group pension plan

NHS Discount Cards

Qualifications

• Understanding of individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to manage demanding clinical presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support recovery and rehabilitation activities in the integrated care pathway.
• Work on male rehabilitation wards and rotate to acute wards as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Interest in adult mental health

Job description

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

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

Working hours:

22.5 hours (3 days per week)

Salary:

£17,482.50 per annum

Service Line:

• Learning Disability Mental Health
• Learning Disability Other (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

Location:

Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London Road, Harrow-on-the-hill, HA1 3JL

Responsible to:

Head of Occupational Therapy and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist

Summary of the site

Cygnet Harrow is a 5-ward hospital, based in one of the most beautiful areas in London. We have a variety of different wards, including two highly specialised male ASD wards, and acute services. We have a designated qualified OT for each service line as well as OTAs and Activity Coordinators supporting the activities on the wards.

Occupational Therapy Assistant role description

We are currently looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Occupational Therapy Team to support recovery and rehabilitation activities in the integrated care pathway at Cygnet. You will mainly be working on the male rehabilitation wards but there will be some crossover and opportunity for rotation to the acute ward as you progress within the role.

Team composition

The team consists of nurses, psychologists, psychology assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, social workers, speech and language therapists, and psychiatrists as well as 24/7 support from the nursing team.

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 first 12 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 in your service line.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

• We care about people in our services
• Career pathway progression within the company to support your development and skills, including sensory modulation training, alongside learning about and implementing the Vona du Toit Model of Creative Ability (VdTMoCA).
• You will be an integral part of a large, well established MDT with extensive experience to draw from.
• Dedicated CPD time being part of a national network of over 150 OTs in the Cygnet Group within different specialisms including Forensic Practice, LD and ASD, Acute mental health, and PICU.
• You will be a part of a friendly and supportive team of 4 OTs and 2 OTAs who are driven to provide excellence and where innovation and creativity are welcomed with enthusiasm.

Successful Candidate

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it's 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.

Requirements

• An understanding of working with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to manage highly demanding clinical presentation
• Interest in the field of adult mental health/ learning disabilities (ASD) mental health
• 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

Recruitment & Clearance

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

Notes for agencies

Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own.

Contact

For an informal discussion about the role please contact our in-house recruiter, Hannah Dunlop 07720 497 792.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.