Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6)

Cygnet Health Care; London; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their mental health service in London. The role involves assessing and developing treatment programs, working with a supportive multidisciplinary team, and providing a well-rounded service to ensure client rehabilitation and improvement. Opportunities for professional development and innovative practice await in a friendly environment.

Benefits

Free parking for staff

Free meals for staff on duty

Opportunities for CPD and further learning

Qualifications

• Registered OT with HCPC.
• Understanding of OT process/interventions.
• Passionate about student education.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop an OT treatment programme.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Implement recovery and rehabilitation approaches.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Clinical Presentation Management

Hands-on Approach

Passion for Student Education

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC

Job description

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: £46,818

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) and two high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) services (Elm Court and Mulberry Court). You would initially be based on our high dependency rehabilitation unit 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 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.

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 07720497792

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 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.

We ensure our occupational therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

1. We care about people in our services
2. Career pathway progression within the company to support your development and skills, including sensory integration training and leadership and management training
3. You will be an integral part of a large, well established MDT with extensive experience to draw from
4. 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.
5. You will be a part of a friendly and supportive team of 5 OTs and 3 OTAs who are driven to provide excellence and where innovation and creativity are welcomed with enthusiasm.

The Successful Candidate should be/ have:

• A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council).
• 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

In return we will offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Free parking and free meals for staff on duty
• Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development. For