Occupational Therapy Assistant – Cygnet Hospital Blackheath
Location: Cygnet Hospital Blackheath, 80-82 Blackheath Hill, London, SE10 8AD, Blackheath, England, United Kingdom
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £29,137.50 p/a
Service Line: Low Secure Mental Health; Acute/PICU
Reporting to: Head of Occupational Therapy and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist
About the team: Cygnet Hospital Blackheath is a 2‑ward hospital providing PICU and a low secure mental health service. You will be based primarily on our low secure unit and occasionally support the PICU ward. You will work within a multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, social workers and psychiatrists, supported 24/7.
Your role: As an Occupational Therapy Assistant you will support the OT service line providing recovery and rehabilitation approaches to enable service users to lead full and independent lives. You will participate in care planning, deliver therapy interventions, record notes and support the OT and team in delivering high‑quality care. Opportunities to develop skills through a 12‑month preceptorship and induction programme are available.
Induction & Preceptorship: New staff receive a robust induction that includes shadowing, learning discussions and expert support. A 12‑month OTA preceptorship helps consolidate core skills, with regular virtual Q&A sessions and networking.
Benefits:
* Free parking
* Free meals for staff on duty
* Relocation package available
* Group pension plan
* NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card with brand discounts
* Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice
* And more
Requirements:
* Enhanced DBS check and reference check required
* Ability to work in low secure mental health and PICU environments
* Strong commitment to inclusive, patient‑led care
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Experience with interdisciplinary MDTs preferred, but not required
If you would like to discuss this role or arrange an informal visit, please contact Jake Cartwright (Head of Occupational Therapy, Blackheath & Lewisham Lodge) at 020 8694 2111 or jakecartwright@cygnethealthcare.co.uk.
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