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Are you a Band 5 or newly qualified OT who would like to develop your experience in Mental Health Services? Are you ready to expand your clinical skills?
About Us
Cygnet 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
The Occupational Therapy Team at Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is our emergency mental health hospital in Coventry. The service supports adults across four wards to move as quickly and safely as possible to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to service user’s diagnosis and identified needs, based on findings from assessments including associated risks, to develop treatment plans accordingly.
Service Line
* Male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
* Male Acute Mental Health
* Male Rehabilitation Service (Level 1 & 2)
Summary Of The Site
Our model of care promotes a collaborative approach whereby family, service users, commissioners and carers are all involved in the rehabilitation and recovery of the individual. There is a dedicated clinical team on each ward, who provide multi-disciplinary input including occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry, and nursing staff.
5 Reasons Why You Should Apply Today
* We care about people in our services
* We offer a 12 month preceptorship programme to support and consolidate core Occupational Therapy Skills.
* Career pathway progression within the company to support your development and skills, including sensory integration training and leadership and management training.
* You will be an integral part of well-established MDT with extensive experience to draw from.
* Dedicated CPD time being part of a national network of over 170 OTs in the Cygnet Group within different specialisms including Forensic Practice, LD and ASD, Acute mental health, and PICU.
The Successful Candidate Should Be/Have
* A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council).
* An understanding of working with individuals with a mental health diagnosis.
* 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).
In Return We Will Offer You
* A competitive salary (starting from £31,317 per year, increasing after preceptorship).
* Free parking and free meals for staff on duty.
* Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development, e.g. Leadership & Management, and Sensory Integration.
* Training days provided by highly experienced OT specialists.
* Expert clinical supervision from highly specialist OT and peer support.
* Group pension: a generous pension plan.
* NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card – includes big brand discounts.
* Plus much more…
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.
If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist, we’d be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Katie Woollett, Head OT – katiewoollett@cygnethealth.co.uk for further information.
Please click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to hannahdunlop@cygnethealth.co.uk.
Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom.
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