Specialist Occupational Therapist (Mat Cover)

Cygnet; Crewe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their team in Crewe. This rewarding role involves working with women in a specialized mental health setting, providing essential therapeutic support and contributing to their recovery journey. The organization emphasizes professional development, offering opportunities for supervision and specialized training. With a focus on evidence-based practice and a supportive team environment, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while advancing their own career in a nurturing setting.

Benefits

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Relocation package available

Group pension plan

NHS Discount Cards

Wellbeing centre access

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Occupational Therapist with relevant experience.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to women in mental health wards.
• Support and develop evidence-based practice in the service.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Clinical Supervision

Evidence-Based Practice

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: Female Mental Health Across 2 Wards – 1 Acute Ward and 1 Ward for Complex Personality Disorder and Co-Morbid Disordered Eating.

Contract: Maternity Cover (9-12 months)

Summary of the Site:

Cygnet Nield House in Crewe is our 29-bed mental health hospital for women.

Cygnet Nield House is split into two distinct wards, each offering specialist mental health services:

Clarion Ward, a 14 bed complex personality disorder service for women with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co-morbid disordered eating.

Compton Ward, a 15 bed acute service for women. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

There is a dedicated clinical team who provide multi-disciplinary input including occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry, and nursing staff. You will be supported by a Band 5 OT, an OTA & 2 Activity Co-ordinators across site.

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]