Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6)
Base: Cygnet Maple House - 93 Kneeton Rd, East Bridgford, Nottingham NG13 8PJ
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.
Job responsibilities
Your Role: Occupational Therapist Band 6
Service Line: Female Personality Disorder Service
Cygnet Maple House is our 16 bed highly specialised service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs. The aim of the treatment, rehabilitation, and re-socialisation programme is to prepare the individuals in our care either for transfer to an environment of lesser security or for a life in the community.
We have a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) comprising of a hospital manager, clinical manager, consultant psychiatrist, specialty doctor, psychologist, assistant psychologist, occupational therapist, therapy co-ordinator, and nursing and support workers. We work closely with the local community, including dieticians and primary care.
We promote physical health, wellbeing, and meaningful occupation as part of our treatment programme, using strong community links to facilitate individualised wellbeing plans.
Post: (Band 6) Occupational Therapist
Base: Cygnet Maple House, Kneeton Road, East Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8PJ
Salary: Up to £36,808
Caseload: Up to 12 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
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.
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: Lindsay Duhra, Adam Robinson, or Katie Dixon at Lindsayduhra@cygnethealth.co.uk, adamrobinson@cygnethealth.co.uk, or 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.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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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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