Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist at Cygnet Aspen Clinic.
Cygnet Aspen Clinic is a specialist service for women with a diagnosis of personality disorder and associated complex needs. We provide assessment, stabilisation, treatment and rehabilitation for up to 16 women.
Our service users may have complex trauma histories or have experienced regular placement breakdowns. At Cygnet Aspen Clinic we provide a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to care and treatment with a focus on recovery and co-production with service users.
This role will involve contributing to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy department at the hospital. You will be required to provide assessment and treatment of occupational needs, to promote the importance of enabling people to do the things they want, need or are expected to do to support them being well in life.
The successful candidate will receive supervision from a senior Occupational Therapist, as well as support from a Regional Lead Occupational Therapist and Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist. Along with access to a wide network of Occupational Therapists, including a band 5 OT peer support forum.
Post: (Band 5) Occupational Therapist
Salary: £29,544 per annum. (Increase to £31, 865 per annum following successful completion of preceptorship)
Contract: Fixed term maternity cover post (9-12 months), December 2024 start date - with the possibility to extend
Base: Cygnet Aspen Clinic, Manvers Road, Mexborough, Doncaster, S64 9EX.
Responsible for: Delivery of Occupational Therapy pathway at Cygnet Aspen Clinic
Responsible to: Service Manager and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist
Hours: 37.5 hours
As an Occupational Therapist, you will:
* Hold a caseload and utilise effective clinical decision-making and clinical skills to assess, implement and evaluate care
* Complete full assessments of patients’ occupational performance including areas of self-care, productivity and leisure
* Implement specialist group and individual treatments to achieve therapeutic goals
* Complete all necessary clinical documentation in accordance with the company and professional standards.
* Be a source of professional advice relating to Occupational Therapy, to provide advice to individuals in our care, to carers and colleagues as appropriate.
* Deliver an occupational focused service, providing evidence based practice with recognised measurable outcomes to evaluate the value and impact of occupational therapy.
* Support/lead the supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, reporting relevant issues to Service Manager and Senior OT, including sickness monitoring and time management.
The Successful Candidate should be/have:
* An awareness and understanding of different mental health conditions
* Experience of facilitating groups and activities
* Able to work independently
* Effective communication skills, good organisation skills and a positive attitude
* An Occupational Therapy degree and registration with HCPC
In return we will offer you:
* A competitive salary
* Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development.
* Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned specialists
* Expert clinical supervision from a senior Occupational Therapist
* Free parking and free meals for staff on duty
* Employee referral scheme: recommend a friend to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.
* Group pension: a generous 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…
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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