Specialist Occupational Therapist (band 6) FTC
Cygnet Health Care
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Job summary
Occupational Therapist (band 6) - fixed term maternity cover (9-12 months) October 2022 start date.
We are currently recruiting for a confident band 6 Occupational Therapist who is ready for a more rewarding clinical challenge working on 15 bed rehabilitation ward for men with mental illness and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Base: Cygnet Hospital Wyke, Adarna ward, Blankney Grange, Huddersfield Rd, Wyke, Bradford BD12 8LR
Main duties of the job
Within this role you will provide specialist assessment, analysis and treatment of occupational dysfunction, enabling people to do the things they want, need or are expected to do to support them being well in life.
You will also support the learning of others through supervising, mentoring and coaching, and to lead in a specific area with some responsibility for service and team performance.
You will manage a case load of 15 service users with the support of an Occupational Therapy Assistant and two Activity Co-ordinators. You will be responsible for completing the occupational therapy process of assessment, intervention and documentation for your case load. This will include sensory assessments and interventions. Prior knowledge of sensory integration is desirable but not essential for this role.
You will provide leadership to promote the Occupational Therapy profession, through taking responsibility for service and team performance in a specific area. You will be responsible for supervising junior staff and contributing to student education.
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.
Date posted
03 August 2022
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£33,000 to £38,000 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP6D7191C6
Job locations
Wyke
BD12 8LR
Employer details
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Wyke
BD12 8LR