Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapist?
* Your Role: Band 6 Occupational Therapist
* Working hours: 40 Hours per week
* Salary: £36,807 per year
* Service Line: Learning Disability Mental Health & Learning Disability Other (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
* Location: Cygnet Hospital Colchester, Boxted Rd, Mile End, Colchester CO4 5HF
* Responsible to: Head of Occupational Therapy and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist
Cygnet Hospital Colchester is a 59 bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs. The aim of our services is assessment, stabilisation, treatment and engagement, with a view to supporting service users in the least restrictive environment appropriate to their needs.
Our services are recovery-focused, with the aim of preparing individuals for a move to rehabilitation or step-down services, and ultimately, back into the community wherever possible.
Main duties of the job
Clinical: You would be responsible for the assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction for patients on your allocated caseload. You will work with a full multidisciplinary team in a coordinated way to support each service user to develop their skills and move through our clinical model of care from admission to discharge.
Leadership: You would report directly to the Head Occupational Therapist on site. You would also hold leadership and management responsibilities of the Occupational Therapy service of your allocated ward providing clinical and managerial supervision for an Occupational Therapy Assistant. You may also be required at times to deputise for the Head of Occupational Therapy.
The team consists of nurses, psychologists, psychology assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, social workers, 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.
About us
Cygnet 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 2800 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 & become involved in service development.
Job responsibilities
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 situations.
Employer details
Employer name: Cygnet Health Care
Address: Colchester, CO4 5HF
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 recruiters, Alma Matei 07436 176 074 or Hannah Dunlop 07720 497 792.
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