Occupational Therapist (Band 5) - Part-Time
Base: Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London Road, Harrow-on-the-hill, HA1 3JL
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.
Cygnet Harrow is a 5-ward hospital, based in one of the most beautiful areas in London. We have a variety of different wards, including two highly specialised male ASD wards, PICU and acute services. We have a designated qualified OT on each ward as well as OTAs and Activity Coordinators supporting the activities on the wards.
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. This role includes opportunities for learning, development and research, supported by a robust appraisal and supervision structure based on RCOT's Career Development Framework.
Job Responsibilities
Your Role: Band 5 Occupational Therapist
Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week (3 days a week)
Salary: £21,695 p/a
Service Line:
* Learning Disability Mental Health
* Learning Disability Other (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Location: Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London Road, Harrow-on-the-hill, HA1 3JL
Responsible to: Head of Occupational Therapy and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist
We are currently looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy Team to support recovery and rehabilitation activities in the integrated care pathway at Cygnet on a part-time basis. You will mainly be working on the highly specialised male ASD wards.
In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to service users' diagnosis and identified needs. This will be based upon findings from assessments including associated risks, in order to develop treatment plans accordingly. You will be an integral member of the Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and OT department. The MDT wraps around the service to support the individuals in our care throughout their journey with us to capture and manage risk and relapse in community settings.
The team consists of nurses, psychologists, psychology assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, social workers, speech and language therapists, and psychiatrists as well as 24/7 support from the nursing team. This means that we are able to meet the changing needs of our service users as they progress through their care pathway, while ensuring their safety is maintained and their independence supported.
If you feel you suit the criteria, then please make an application today. For an informal discussion about the role please contact our in-house recruiter, Hannah Dunlop 07720 497 792.
The Successful Candidate Should Be/Have:
* A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council).
* An understanding of working with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
* An understanding of Occupational Therapy process/interventions and can take a hands-on approach.
* Excellent communication and time management skills.
* Passionate about student education.
* Ability to manage highly demanding clinical presentations.
* Interest in the field of adult mental health/learning disabilities (ASD) mental health.
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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