Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6 or 7) - FTC

Cygnet; Widnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their specialist neuropsychiatric rehabilitation service. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with men affected by acquired brain injuries or neurological conditions, ensuring person-centered outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration. You'll be part of a supportive clinical team, receiving expert supervision and dedicated time for professional development. The position promises a rewarding career experience, where your contributions will make a significant difference in the lives of others every day. Join this forward-thinking organization and take the next step in your career while enjoying excellent benefits and support.

Benefits

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Relocation package available

Group pension plan

NHS Discount Cards

Wellbeing centre with resources

Dedicated CPD time

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy is essential.
• Experience in neuropsychiatric rehabilitation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services in a neuropsychiatric rehabilitation setting.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Clinical Supervision

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience?

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

Service Line: Specialist Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation Service for Men

Contract: Fixed term contract covering maternity - 9 to 12 months.

Summary of the site:

Cygnet Paddocks is our new specialist Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation service for men. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation.

The individually designed wards replicate the well-established rehabilitation and treatment pathways already successfully offered by Cygnet in other Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation services; facilitating a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway led by an all-encompassing in-house clinical and medical team.

We ensure person-centred outcomes are maximised through inter-disciplinary working, whilst keeping the individual at the heart of their discharge planning.

This service is able to accept individuals using a variety of legal frameworks, including those under the Mental Health Act.

Cygnet Paddocks is located in Widnes, in the North West. The local area has many parks and nature reserves, and the service is well connected by public transport to nearby supermarkets, cafés and leisure activities.

There is a dedicated clinical team who provide multi-disciplinary input including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapists, psychology, psychiatry, and nursing staff. You will be supported by a Band 6 Occupational Therapist and an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

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. Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor
3. Induction & service line training in area of specialism
4. Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training
5. 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
• 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…

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.

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

If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, we’d be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact [e-mail]

Requirements

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.

Please click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

*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*