OT – Forensic Mental Health (12‑Month Preceptorship)

Cygnet Group; Bury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals for staff on duty

Free parking

Free Training

Group pension plan

NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card

Wellbeing centre with resources

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care in Bury is recruiting two Band 5 equivalent Occupational Therapists for our Hudson and Dunes Hospitals. The roles involve assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction across male and female service users within secure mental health settings.

Both positions are full-time, 40 hours per week, with a focus on MDT collaboration and professional development. The Dunes Hospital vacancy is permanent in a female ward, with tuition time to develop BSL skills, while the Hudson

Qualifications

• Permanent Band 5 equivalent Occupational Therapist role available.
• Maternity cover 9 to 12 months for a Band 5 equivalent Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat occupational dysfunction for 12 service users in a low secure female ward (Bury Dunes).
• Work with a team of OT staff and OTAs to support care and develop skills; tuition time to develop BSL.
• Assess and treat occupational dysfunction for 13 male service users in Cygnet Bury Hudson; collaborate with the MDT.
• Work 40 hours per week over 5 days with site OT teams; contribute to the care pathway from admission to discharge.

Skills

Occupational Therapist

Job description

Cygnet Health Care in Bury is recruiting two Band 5 equivalent Occupational Therapists for our Hudson and Dunes Hospitals. The roles involve assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction across male and female service users within secure mental health settings.

Both positions are full-time, 40 hours per week, with a focus on MDT collaboration and professional development. The Dunes Hospital vacancy is permanent in a female ward, with tuition time to develop BSL skills, while the Hudson