Base: The Daley Care Centre - 2A Haywood Lane, Deepcar, Sheffield, S36 2QEWe want to recruit an exceptional OT to be part of a senior management team. If you have a history of demonstrating clinical expertise & strong leadership skills, with a passion for developing others this could be an opportunity for you.The Daley Care Centre is a specialist Neurological Complex Care service in Sheffield, dedicated to supporting individuals with high nursing needs, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and complex neurological conditions.
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 work as an autonomous clinician, providing specialist assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction. You will lead the occupational therapy department, and be part of the senior management team. An integral part of this role will be 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 responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
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: Neurological Complex Care Rehabilitation Service
Summary
The post holder will work at The Daley Centre and will be the Head OT for this hospital.
Post: Band 7 Head Occupational Therapist
Site: The Daley Centre
Hours: 40 Hours
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
The Daley Care Centre (Sheffield, S36 2QE)
The Daley Care Centre is a specialist Neurological Complex Care service in Sheffield, dedicated to supporting individuals with high nursing needs, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and complex neurological conditions. Our dedicated team of Registered Nurses, Support Workers, and in-house therapists work together to deliver comprehensive care and support with measurable outcomes.
We support patients with
* Severe or moderate Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
* Other neurological conditions, stroke, and spinal injuries
* Early or late post-injury, long-term, short-term, respite, and lifelong care
* Tracheostomy and ventilator ca re
* Can support individuals with some complex needs and behaviours (assessed on an individual basis)
The home features 24 spacious bedrooms, which the people we care for are encouraged to personalise, each with its own en-suite wet room. The centre has been recently refurbished with excellent on-site facilities, including a fully equipped modern gym for physiotherapy and occupational therapy sessions, an Independent Living Skills Kitchen to promote functional independence, and numerous dedicated therapy rooms.
The Daley Care Centre is located in the beautiful, tranquil countryside setting of Deepcar just 10 minutes outside of Sheffield city centre. It provides a warm, homely setting with all of the on-site equipment and facilities needed to offer complex medical care to individuals with a wide range of conditions
We ensure person-centred outcomes are maximised through inter-disciplinary working, whilst keeping the individual at the heart of their discharge planning.
There is a dedicated clinical team who provide multi-disciplinary input including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapists, and nursing staff.
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
* We care about people in our services
* Expert clinical sup ervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor
* Induction & service line training in area of specialism
* Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training
* 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
* 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 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 KatieDixon@cygnethealth.co.uk or Alex Scordis-Hutchinson (Clinical Lead OT): AlexScordis-Hutchinson@cygnethealth.co.uk
RequirementsThe 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 KatieDixon@cygnethealth.co.uk
*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 ou r own*
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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