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: Occupational therapist Band 5 equivalent
Service Line:Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation
Hours: 40 hours per week
Summary of the site:
Job summary:
Within this role, you will contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy service at our Pindar House, you will work under the supervision of a Specialist Occupational Therapist. You will support service users through the Occupational Therapy pathway and Model of care.
At Cygnet Healthcare, we have a strong occupational focus through support and direction from Clinical Leads and our Occupational Therapy Directors.
We use evidence-based practice within each of our service lines, as defined by our clinical steering groups, of which Occupational Therapists play a key role.
Main duties:
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. You will promote the importance of enabling people to do the things they want, need or are expected to do to support them being well in life. An integral part of this role will be supervising others, with a focus on supporting student education within the team.
This role includes opportunities for learning, development and research, supported by a robust appraisal and supervision structure based on RCOTs Career Development Framework.
Cygnet Pindar House:
Cygnet Pindar House is our Neuropsychiatric care and treatment facility for men, situated in Barnsley comprising 20 hospital beds. This service provides service users with a pathway and model of care, ensuring a smooth transition through care. This service will be able to accept unplanned, often urgent admissions where a service user requires a safe place to start treatment at the earliest possible time as well as planned admissions. The hospital provides treatment for men affected by acquired brain injuries (ABI). It is a safe and secure place to aid recovery as well as offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease like Huntingtons Disease, a longer term placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms. The hospital is a modern, purpose built facility that has been designed specifically to provide a clinically led evidence based neuropsychiatric pathway for those individuals presenting with behaviours that challenge as a result of their ABI or neurological insult. Our facilities: En-suite individual bedrooms, Therapy kitchen and additional therapy spaces, Dining room, Communal lounge, Quiet room, Fully equipped gym , IT room, Multi-functional outdoor space including gardens, Accessible bathrooms, On-site laundry facilities and Specific dietary needs met by our in-house catering team.
18+ years, Male, 20 beds - Cygnet Pindar House, Upper Sheffield Road, Barnsley S70 4PX. Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation Services. Our focus is to create a therapeutic rich environment which engages our service users and offers them the opportunity to maximise their independence. Each of the 20 bedrooms include an en-suite bathroom to support service users privacy. We provide a resource intensive neuropsychiatry interdisciplinary team dedicated to the service users at Cygnet Pindar House. Our person centred approach puts the individual at the centre of their treatment and discharge planning. The service offers a wide range of activities and facilities to promote independent function. Positive behaviour goals are focused on discharge planning to support service users to return to community living - either with support or independently.
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 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.
For more insight into life as an OT at Cygnet Health Care visit;https://join.cygnethealth.co.uk/ot-life/.Here you can listen to the opinions, stories and advice from our exceptional OTs it could help the next step in your career.
5 reasons why you should make an application today
- We care about people in our services
- 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
- 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: Steph Hawes Regional Lead OT on 01642 573640 / 07549698979.
What next?
If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.
Click the button to apply, or send your CV to HannahDunlop@cygnethealth.co.uk
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.