Are you an Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for an opportunity to learn more about the Occupational Therapy process in a mental health setting?
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: Acute Mental Health and Highly Specialist Personality Disorder
Summary
Post: Occupational Therapy Assistant
Site: Cygnet Kidsgrove
Salary: £27,825 per annum
Hours: 40 Hours
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: July 2025
Cygnet Kidsgrove (Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire):
Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove is a new hospital for women in Staffordshire, opening in May 2025. It will have two wards: a 20-bed Acute service for women and an 11-bed Highly Specialist Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service.
Crocus Ward offers a 20-bed emergency acute inpatient service providing a safe environment for women experiencing an acute mental health episode requiring emergency admission. The ward's ethos is to assess and treat women in the least restrictive environment, with a focus on stabilisation, managing mental health, reinforcing daily living skills, and preparing for independent living.
Our team collaborates closely with individuals, families, and referrers to ensure a seamless pathway from referral to discharge, with a recovery-focused approach supported by a multidisciplinary team to reduce hospital stay lengths.
Burleigh Ward is an 11-bed highly specialised service for women with personality disorders and complex needs, providing assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation in a therapeutic setting tailored to individual security needs. The goal is to equip women with skills and confidence for community reintegration, with a multidisciplinary approach including occupational therapy, social work, and vocational training.
This role offers a unique chance to support Occupational Therapy services at Cygnet Kidsgrove, with clinical supervision provided by the onsite Occupational Therapist.
Occupational Therapy Directorate
Led by our occupational therapy directors, we support over 185 Occupational Therapists, fostering a collaborative environment with opportunities for involvement in service development and specialist interest groups. Each service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to develop evidence-based practice and pathways.
Why Apply?
1. We care about people in our services
2. Expert clinical supervision and protected time for weekly 1:1s
3. Induction and service line training in your area of specialism
4. Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development, and training
5. Support for your career development and confidence building
Cygnet Health Care Benefits
* Free parking
* Free meals on duty
* Group pension plan
* NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card
* Wellbeing centre with resources for health and financial advice
* And more...
Join Cygnet for excellent career prospects and the chance to make a difference daily. Apply now to enjoy rewarding benefits and professional growth.
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