Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6)

Cygnet Health Care; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist healthcare provider in Colchester seeks a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to provide clinical and managerial support for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. The successful candidate will lead therapy sessions, supervise staff, and participate in student education. A passion for patient care and experience in the field are essential. This position offers extensive support and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Expert clinical supervision

Induction and service line training

Dedicated CPD time for peer support

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC required.
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with Autism and learning disabilities.
• Desirable sensory integration knowledge or training.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction.
• Hold supervisory and leadership responsibilities in the Occupational Therapy team.
• Support student education and manage clinical presentations.

Skills

Experience with Autism and learning disabilities

Sensory integration knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Passion for student education

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC

Job description

Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6)

Are you a Band 5 ready for your next challenge or an emerging Band 6 looking for a change? Would you like to explore a more rewarding clinical and managerial challenge? This could be your perfect opportunity.

Cygnet Hospital Colchester is a 59 bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs.

Main duties of the job

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will work as an autonomous clinician, providing specialist assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction. You will hold supervisory responsibility for others, and take a leadership role in specific projects. An integral part of this role will be supporting student education within the team.

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.

Job responsibilities

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:Band 6 Occupational Therapist Working hours:40 Hours per week Salary: £39,015 per year Service Line:Learning Disability Mental Health Location:Cygnet Hospital Colchester, Boxted Rd, Mile End, Colchester CO4 5HF Responsible to:Head of Occupational Therapy and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist

Summary of the site:

Cygnet Hospital Colchesteris a 59 bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs.

The aim of our services is assessment, stabilisation, treatment and engagement, with a view to supporting service users in the least restrictive environment appropriate to their needs. Our services are recovery-focused, with the aim of preparing individuals for a move to rehabilitation or step-down services, and ultimately, back into the community wherever possible.

Clinical:You would be responsible for the assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction for patients on your allocated caseload, including the delivery of person centred group and individual therapy sessions. You will work with a full multidisciplinary team in a coordinated way to support each service user to develop their skills and move through our clinical model of care from admission to discharge. You will have the support of an Occupational Therapy team. You will receive regular clinical supervision from an experienced Occupational Therapist on-site, including weekly 1:1 check ins.

Leadership:You would report directly to the Head Occupational Therapist on site. You would also hold leadership and management responsibilities of the Occupational Therapy service of your allocated ward providing clinical and managerial supervision for an Occupational Therapy Assistant. You may also be required at times to deputise for the Head of Occupational Therapy.

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.

If you feel you suit the criteria, then please make an application today. For an informal discussion about the role please contact our in-house recruiter, Hannah Dunlop 07720 497 792.

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists and over 160 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.

The Successful Candidate should be/ have:

• A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council).
• Experience of working with individuals diagnosed with Autism and learning disability.
• Desirable Sensory Integration knowledge or training in sensory based interventions
• An understanding of Occupational Therapy process/ interventions and can take a hands on approach.
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Passionate about student education
• Ability to manage highly demanding clinical presentation
• Interest in the field of adult mental health

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,

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.