Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience?
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.
Service Line: Mental Health Adults (Male) Level 2 High Support Inpatient Rehabilitation
Cygnet St Augustine’s is a 32 bed specialist high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for men. Our fantastic facilities and multi-disciplinary treatment programme are designed to assist individuals with their return to community living. occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry and vocational training, offering service users the opportunities and support they need to stabilise their condition and enter society with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and optimism.
The service is within walking distance of a small town centre with plenty of shops, cafès and activities, as well as having great transport links around the city. The local train station has regular services to surrounding areas including Manchester and Birmingham. We have strong community links allowing a multitude of opportunities for volunteering and charity work, including foodbanks, charity shops and football club.
Within the service, all bedrooms have en-suite facilities, 16 of which are situated on the ground floor. We have dedicated therapy spaces, an IT café, gym and two comfortable TV lounges with games consoles.
There is a dedicated clinical team who provide multi-disciplinary input including occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry, and nursing staff. You will be supported by a Band 7 Occupational Therapist and 4 Activity Co-ordinators across site.
Occupational Therapy Directorate
Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists. 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.
Expert clinical supervision 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
# 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.
Whether it’s 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.
If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, we’d be more than happy to facilitate this. 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.