Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6)
Base: Cygnet Storthfield House - Storth Lane, South Normanton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 3AA
Are you a Band 5 ready for your next challenge or an emerging Band 6 looking for a change? Would you like to explore a more rewarding clinical and managerial challenge? 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 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 RCOT's Career Development Framework.
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 2,800 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 and become involved in service development.
Job responsibilities
Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience?
Your Role: Occupational Therapist Band 6
Service Line: Male Specialist High Support Rehabilitation (Level 2) Service
Cygnet Storthfield House is a 22 bed specialist high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men in Derbyshire. The service is dedicated to providing a high-quality environment for promoting long-term recovery.
From the moment an individual arrives, the teamwork with them to maximise positive outcomes and recovery, while focusing on discharge plans to enable the individual to move on to the least restrictive environment for them. For some individuals this could be independent living, for some who need additional support, we provide a step-down service, 15 The Sycamores. This 4 bed step-down gives the men we support an opportunity to continue on their journey, whilst still being supported by the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) at Cygnet Storthfield House.
Located in South Normanton, two miles away from the busy Alfreton town centre, service users have access to all of the local amenities to ensure full integration into community life. The facilities available include a gym, library, bowling, churches, leisure centres, plus the usual shops, cafes, supermarkets and great public transport links.
Our dedicated clinical teams provide a full multi-disciplinary programme that includes occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry and nursing, offering service users the opportunities and support they need to stabilise their condition and enter society with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and optimism.
Post: (Band 6) Occupational Therapist
Base: Cygnet Storthfield House, Storth Lane, South Normanton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 3AA
Salary: Up to £44,323 DOE
Caseload: Up to 16 patients
Responsible to: Service Manager for Line management supervision & Occupational Therapist (Band 7 or above) for professional supervision.
Hours: 40 hours, 5 days per week
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 and 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.
For more insight into life as an OT at Cygnet Health Care visit: Cygnet OT Life
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
* 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.
Person Specification
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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.
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