Occupational Therapist (Band 5)
- Employer
- Cygnet Health Care
- Location
- Harrow
- Salary
- £33,976 a year increasing to £36,644 following completion of Preceptorship
- Closing date
- 19 Oct 2024
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- Profession
- Occupational therapist
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Are you a newly qualified or current Band 5 occupational therapist? Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding care and making a positive difference to the lives of the people in your care? This could be your perfect opportunity.
Cygnet Harrow is a 5-ward hospital, based in one of the most beautiful areas in London. We have a variety of different wards, including two highly specialised male ASD wards, PICU and acute services. We have a designated qualified OT on each ward as well as OTAs and Activity Coordinators supporting the activities on the wards.
Main duties of the job
At Cygnet Healthcare, we have a strong occupational focus through support and direction from Clinical Leads and our Occupational Therapy Directors.
We use evidence-based practice within each of our service lines, as defined by our clinical steering groups, of which Occupational Therapists play a key role.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction under the supervision of a more senior Occupational Therapist.
An integral part of this role will be supervising others, with a focus on supporting student education within the team. This role includes opportunities for learning, development and research, supported by a robust appraisal and supervision structure based on RCOTs Career Development Framework.
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 description
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 5 Occupational Therapist
Working hours 37.5 Hours per week
Salary: �33,976 (will increase to �36,644 upon successful completion of OT Preceptorship)
Service Line:
Learning Disability Mental Health Learning Disability Other (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Location: Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London Road, Harrow-on-the-hill, HA1 3JL
Responsible to:Head of Occupational Therapy and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist
Summary of the site
Cygnet Harrowis a 5-ward hospital, based in one of the most beautiful areas in London. We have a variety of different wards, including two highly specialised male ASD wards, PICU and acute services. We have a designated qualified OT on each ward as well as OTAs and Activity Coordinators supporting the activities on the wards.
We are currently looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy Team to support recovery and rehabilitation activities in the integrated care pathway at Cygnet. You will mainly be working on the highly specialised male ASD wards.
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. 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, speech and language therapists, 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. 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
The Successful Candidate should be/ have:
- A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council).
- An understanding of working with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- 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/ learning disabilities (ASD) 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 example: Leadership & Management, and Sensory Integration
- Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned OT specialists
- Expert clinical supervision from Regional Lead and peer support
- Bi-monthly OT CPD meetings focused on skill and strategic service development.
- Employee referral scheme: recommend a friend to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.
- Group pension: a generous pension plan helping you save for your future.
- NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card includes big brand discounts.
- Plus much more
A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its 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, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Michelle van Vuren (Head of Occupational Therapy at Harrow) at michellevanvuren@cygnethealthcare.co.uk
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.
*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*
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Employer details
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Harrow
HA1 3JL
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Company
Empowering people and making a positive difference
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. At Cygnet Health Care you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users and their families. Our purpose is to care, enable & make a positive difference. Our vision is to be the preferred provider & employer of choice in our sector.
Our great team believe in -
- Togetherness
- Patients, service users & their families are at the heart of what we do
- Making a real difference in people's lives
- Building caring relationships to improve mental health
Dedicated people who change lives together
At Cygnet, our people work across many different teams that pull together to achieve excellent outcomes for those in our care. So wherever your strengths lie, you can make the most of them with us – and enjoy a rewarding career that makes a significant difference to others.
Join one of our dedicated teams and be part of something meaningful:
- Leadership Team
- Doctors & Consultants Team
- Nursing Team
- Allied Health & Psychology Team
- Education Team
- Care & Support Team
- Hospitality & Non-clinical Team
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