Job summary
Base: Cygnet Lodge Woking, Barton Close (off Redding Way), Knaphill, Woking, GU21 2FD
Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience? Have you been qualified for more than one year, and looking for career growth?
This might be your perfect opportunity!
About Us
Cygnet Group was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.
Your Role
Service Line: Mental Health Adults - High dependency rehabilitation
Summary of the site
Cygnet Hospital Woking and Woking Lodge is a 93 bedded hospital with a variety of different wards, including high dependency rehabilitation, low secure services, acute services and a female PICU.
We have a designated qualified Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistant on each ward as well as Activity Coordinators supporting the activities around the hospital.
Our environment has a holistic focus and includes a gym, ADL kitchen, Recovery College, Hair Salon, library, Tuckshop and other therapeutic spaces.
Within this role, you will provide assessment and treatment of occupational needs on the high dependency rehabilitation wards (Marlowe and Milligan) under the supervision of the Deputy Head and Head of Occupational Therapy.
You will hold supervisory responsibility for others, and take a leadership role in specific projects.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
Main duties of the job
Within this role, you will lead the occupational therapy department and provide assessment and treatment of occupational needs on a high dependency rehabilitation service, under the supervision of a senior OT.
You will also have the support of an Occupational Therapy Assistant and/ Activity Coordinator, who will provide therapeutic interventions and meaningful activity engagement for each patient.
At Cygnet, 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.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will work as an autonomous clinician, providing specialist assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction.
You will hold supervisory responsibility for others, and take a leadership role in specific projects.
An integral part of this role will be 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.
About us
Cygnet 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
Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience? Have you been qualified for more than one year, and looking for career growth?
About Us
Cygnet Groupwas established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.
Your Role
Service Line:Mental Health Adults - High dependency rehabilitation
Summary of the site
Cygnet Hospital WokingandWoking Lodgeis a 93 bedded hospital with a variety of different wards, including high dependency rehabilitation, low secure services, acute services and a female PICU.
We have a designated qualified Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistant on each ward as well as Activity Coordinators supporting the activities around the hospital. Our environment has a holistic focus and includes a gym, ADL kitchen, Recovery College, Hair Salon, library, Tuckshop and other therapeutic spaces.
Within this role, you will provide assessment and treatment of occupational needs on the high dependency rehabilitation wards(MarloweandMilligan)under the supervision of the Deputy Head and Head of Occupational Therapy. You will hold supervisory responsibility for others, and take a leadership role in specific projects.
An integral part of this role will be supporting student education within the team. You will also have the support of an Occupational Therapy Assistant on each ward, who will assist you in implementing treatment plans and a therapeutic programme.
This role includes opportunities for learning, development and research, supported by a robust appraisal and supervision structure based on RCOTs Career Development Framework.
At Cygnet Group, 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.
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.
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: Adele Wheway (Deputy Head of Occupational Therapy) at AdeleWheway@cygnethealth.co.uk or Courtney Greene (Regional Lead Occupational Therapist) at CourtneyGreene@cygnethealth.co.uk
Read more about the site here:
Cygnet Hospital Woking - Cygnet (cygnetgroup.com)
Cygnet Lodge Woking - Cygnet (cygnetgroup.com)
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience? Have you been qualified for more than one year, and looking for career growth?
About Us
Cygnet Groupwas established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.
Your Role
Service Line:Mental Health Adults - High dependency rehabilitation
Summary of the site
Cygnet Hospital WokingandWoking Lodgeis a 93 bedded hospital with a variety of different wards, including high dependency rehabilitation, low secure services, acute services and a female PICU.
We have a designated qualified Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistant on each ward as well as Activity Coordinators supporting the activities around the hospital. Our environment has a holistic focus and includes a gym, ADL kitchen, Recovery College, Hair Salon, library, Tuckshop and other therapeutic spaces.
Within this role, you will provide assessment and treatment of occupational needs on the high dependency rehabilitation wards(MarloweandMilligan)under the supervision of the Deputy Head and Head of Occupational Therapy. You will hold supervisory responsibility for others, and take a leadership role in specific projects.
An integral part of this role will be supporting student education within the team. You will also have the support of an Occupational Therapy Assistant on each ward, who will assist you in implementing treatment plans and a therapeutic programme.
This role includes opportunities for learning, development and research, supported by a robust appraisal and supervision structure based on RCOTs Career Development Framework.
At Cygnet Group, 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.
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.
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: Adele Wheway (Deputy Head of Occupational Therapy) at AdeleWheway@cygnethealth.co.uk or Courtney Greene (Regional Lead Occupational Therapist) at CourtneyGreene@cygnethealth.co.uk
Read more about the site here:
Cygnet Hospital Woking - Cygnet (cygnetgroup.com)
Cygnet Lodge Woking - Cygnet (cygnetgroup.com)
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.