About this role
Job summary
Base: Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton,140 Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 1UH
Are you a newly qualified or current Band 5 occupational therapist? Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding care and making a positive difference to the lives of the people in your care? This could be your perfect opportunity
Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for men, in the West Midlands.
The service features two wards.A 12 bed PICU ward and a 17 bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment..
Main duties of the job
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction under the supervision of a more senior Occupational Therapist. An integral part of this role will be supervising others, with a focus on supporting student education within the team.
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 description 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 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?
We are looking to recruit new graduates or established Band 5s to an exciting rotational Occupational Therapy position. You will be working across our expanded rotation covering a number of sites within the West Midlands region.
The sites within the region currently include, PICU & Acute Mental Health Hospitals, Mental Health Rehabilitation & Recovery Hospitals, Learning Disabilities & Autism In-Patient services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and a Neuropsychiatry Hospital.
Post: Permanent Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist.
Salary: £32,883.00
Base: Rotation through a selection of our services within the West Midlands- Starting at Cygnet Wolverhampton
Responsible for: The post holder may be required to supervise an Occupational Therapy Assistant with support by the Band 6 OT/Head OT.
Responsible to: Specialist OT (Band 6)/Head OT (Band 7).
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
Location: West Midlands
Join our supportive and friendly team and make an application today.
With over 150 OTs in the company, we also work together as a large team providing support to each oth er across the group, with various specialist interest groups to tap into, including Mental Health, Neuropsychiatry, Autism, Learning Disabilities and Sensory Integration, to name a few.
Overview of sites/Ward:
The successful applicant will be placed on the rotation, which will include a number of sites in the West Midlands region. Rotations are 12 months in duration, allowing for the development of the specialist skills.
The sites within the region currently include-
Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is our new state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for men, the service will feature two wards. A 12 bed PICU ward and a 17 bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury is our new state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for women, the service will feature two wards. A 12 bed PICU ward and a 15 bed Acute ward.
Cygnet Sedgley Lodge is a 14-bed high dependency rehabilitation service for men with mental health issues and Cygnet Raglan House is a 25-bed high dependency rehabilitation service for women.
Cygnet Cedars is a 24-bed high dependency complex care service for men and Cygnet Elms is a 10- bed high dependency complex care service for women. Both sites support individuals with learning disabilities, associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge. Cygnet Wast Hills provides support for 21- bed for males with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs.
Cygnet Heathers is a 20 bed service providing neuropsychiatric rehabilitation for men with mental health difficulties and acquired brain injury.
Patients may also have forensic histories and other complex needs. The hospitals have further step-down services, allowing for further community integration and focus on daily living skills.
Your Role:
As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care. Every service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based pr actice and support will be provided by experienced Therapists already working in each service line, with a focus on developing your skills.
In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to service users diagnosis and identified needs. This will be based upon findings from assessments including associated risks, in order to develop treatment plans accordingly.
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 Career pathway progression within the company to support your development and skills You will be a part of an experienced multi-disciplinary team comprising of Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Nursing. Your Occupational Therapy team will also include qualified Occupational Therapists and Therapy co-ordinators. National networks of over 150 OTs in the Cygnet Group within different specialisms including Forensic Practice, Learning Disability and ASD, Acute mental health, PICU, and inpatient CAMHS. Low caseload number to support intensive OT focused interventions.
The Successful Candidate should be/have:
A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) Experience or at least interest in the field of adult mental health An understanding of Occupational Therapy process/interventions and can take a hands on approach Excellent communication and time management skills Interested in student education
In return we will offer you:
Support to complete your Preceptorship Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development. For example: Leadership and Management, Sensory Integration Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned OT specialists On site clinical supervision and offsite peer support Bi-monthly OT CPD meetings focused on skill and strategic service development Company pension scheme. NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card Free parking & Meals on duty
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.
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.
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 Therapists, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Pavan Chahal Senior OT [email protected]
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WV11 1UH
United Kingdom
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