Base: Cygnet Delfryn Lodge, Argoed Hall Lane, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 6FQ
Are you a newly qualified or current Band 5 occupational therapist? Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding care and making a positive difference to the lives of the people in your care? This could be your perfect opportunity.
Main duties of the job
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.
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. An integral part of this role will be supervising others, with a focus on supporting student education within the team.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience?
Your Role
Service Line: Mental Health Adults (Male / Female) & High Dependency Rehabilitation
Summary of the site:
Cygnet Delfryn House offers a 28 bed high dependency 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.
Cygnet Delfryn Lodge offers a 24 bed high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men and women 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.
Next door to Cygnet Delfryn Lodge, we provide a 6 bed community rehabilitation service, Rhyd Alyn. This service enables women to step down from the hospital setting but still have some additional support.
There is a dedicated clinical team who provide multi-disciplinary input including occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry, and nursing staff. You will be supported by 2 Band 6 OTs, a Band 5 OT & 4.5 Activity Coordinators across the site.
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
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 it's 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, we’d be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact katiedixon@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.
Please click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to katiedixon@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.
Person Specification
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Employer details
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Mold
CH7 6FQ
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