Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6/7 - FTC)
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
HD1
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking to develop their leadership and management skills or a Band 7 Occupational Therapist at Gledholt Mews and Coach House. If you have a history of demonstrating clinical expertise and you have a passion for developing others, this could be an opportunity for your next challenge.
Gledholt Mews and Coach House is our enhanced community residential service for adults with mental health needs or learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs.
Gledholt is operationally a nurse-led service with both service manager and head of care being qualified nurses. We have an in-house multi-disciplinary team (MDT) who support the residents in our care throughout their journey with us. The team consists of a consultant psychologist, psychology assistant, occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant, activity co-ordinators, nurses and speech and language therapist. We are able to meet the changing needs of our residents as they progress through their care pathway, while ensuring their safety is maintained and their independence supported.
We have a unique care plan pathway called the Visual Discharge Plan (VDP). This approach involves a collaborative process between the individual, their families, the MDT and staff team. It ensures the person is at the heart of their care and takes into account what's important to them, whilst balancing this with the clinical need.
Post: (Band 6) Occupational Therapist or (Band 7) Occupational Therapist
Salary: Band 6 - £38,845-£44,322, Band 7 - £45,492
Contract: Fixed term contract (6 months)
Base: Gledholt Mews and Coach House, 32 Greenhead Road, Gledholt, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. HD1 4EZ
Responsible for: Delivery of Occupational Therapy pathway at Gledholt Mews and Coach House.
Responsible to: Service Manager and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist
Hours: 40 hours
Join our supportive friendly team and make an application today.
Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors, we support over 150 Occupational Therapists and over 300 OT support staff. 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.
5 reasons why you should make an application today...
* We care about people in our services
* Expert clinical supervision with an occupational therapist
* 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 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.
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: Clodagh Burns (Regional Lead OT) or Katie Dixon (Specialist Recruitment Consultant).
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.
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