Occupational Therapist - Band 5 (Maternity Cover)

Cygnet Health Care

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Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

Cygnet hospital Derby consists of three wards. Alvaston ward is a 14-bed low secure ward which specialises in the care of females diagnosed with a personality disorder. Litchurch ward specialises in low secure male mental health and has 15 beds. Wyvern ward specialised in male mental health and is a 19-bed high dependency rehabilitation unit. The successful applicant for this position will be expected to maintain a caseload working on one of these wards alongside a therapy coordinator or occupational therapy assistant.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. 

We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. 

Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Date posted

22 July 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£26,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP2E034E61

Job locations

Derby

DE24 8WZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

This is Maternity cover position, approx. until February 2023

Service Line:Mental Health Forensic & Low Secure (male)

Summary of the site:

Cygnet hospital Derby consists of three wards. Alvaston ward is a 14-bed low secure ward which specialises in the care of females diagnosed with a personality disorder. Litchurch ward specialises in low secure male mental health and has 15 beds. Wyvern ward specialised in male mental health and is a 19-bed high dependency rehabilitation unit. The successful applicant for this position will be expected to maintain a caseload working on one of these wards alongside a therapy coordinator or occupational therapy assistant.

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.

Occupational Therapy Preceptorship & Induction:

We understand the pandemic has brought with it challenging times, and we recognise this may have had an impact on some of your placement experiences. We offer an Occupational Therapy 12 month preceptorship programme to support and consolidate core Occupational Therapy Skills.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

  1. We care about people in our services
  2. Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor
  3. Induction & service line training in area of specialism
  4. Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training
  5. 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
  • Relocation package available
  • 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: Lindsay Duhra: 01332365434 or Hannah Dunlop (Internal Recruiter): 077 20 497 792

Requirements 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.

Please click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to hannahdunlop@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 our own*

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

This is Maternity cover position, approx. until February 2023

Service Line:Mental Health Forensic & Low Secure (male)

Summary of the site:

Cygnet hospital Derby consists of three wards. Alvaston ward is a 14-bed low secure ward which specialises in the care of females diagnosed with a personality disorder. Litchurch ward specialises in low secure male mental health and has 15 beds. Wyvern ward specialised in male mental health and is a 19-bed high dependency rehabilitation unit. The successful applicant for this position will be expected to maintain a caseload working on one of these wards alongside a therapy coordinator or occupational therapy assistant.

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.

Occupational Therapy Preceptorship & Induction:

We understand the pandemic has brought with it challenging times, and we recognise this may have had an impact on some of your placement experiences. We offer an Occupational Therapy 12 month preceptorship programme to support and consolidate core Occupational Therapy Skills.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

  1. We care about people in our services
  2. Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor
  3. Induction & service line training in area of specialism
  4. Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training
  5. 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
  • Relocation package available
  • 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: Lindsay Duhra: 01332365434 or Hannah Dunlop (Internal Recruiter): 077 20 497 792

Requirements 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.

Please click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to hannahdunlop@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 our own*

Person Specification

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Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Derby

DE24 8WZ


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Derby

DE24 8WZ


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Hannah Dunlop

VP2E034E61.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Date posted

22 July 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£26,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP2E034E61

Job locations

Derby

DE24 8WZ


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