Specialist / Head Occupational Therapist (Band 6 or 7)
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 Sedgley House and Cygnet Sedgley Lodge offer a 34 bed high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men with complex needs.
The service is designed to provide an environment that promotes mental health recovery by focusing on space, personal privacy and dignity.
Individuals may be detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) or informal. Primary diagnoses include, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, Bipolar Affective Disorder or Depression.
Individuals may also present with complex comorbidities, such as substance misuse, behaviours that challenge and forensic histories. Sedgley House is a 20 bed service which primarily focuses on assessment and engagement.
When appropriate patients then move to Sedgley Lodge which offers more independence and focuses more on community engagement.
There is also the option to step down to 12 Woodcross Street a beautifully appointed semi-detached house next door one step closer to full community reintegration.
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
Other
Salary
£32,000 to £41,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP023CEB57
Job locations
Bilston
WV14 9RT
Employer details
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Bilston
WV14 9RT