In this role you will
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1. Deliver planned activities for patients under the direction of the ward Occupational Therapist (OT) and Multidisciplinary Team.
2. Assist the OT in the day to day duties and running of the department.
3. Undertake assessment and intervention programmes with clients as delegated by a senior occupational therapist underpinned by appropriate experience / knowledge.
4. Contribute ideas, create and facilitate events and activities safely and support people to structure their time through meaningful activity.
5. Have involvement in the delivery of one-to-one and group interventions.
6. Implement individual care plans during activity sessions and take into account specific interests and opportunities to promote choice and independence.
If you feel you suit the criteria and have an interest in mental health and Occupational Therapy, then please make an application today.
5 reasons why you should make an application today:
7. We care about people in our services
8. We are a very supportive and friendly team
9. You will be an integral part of a large, well established MDT with extensive experience to draw from
10. We offer lots of in-service training in OT assessments and interventions
11. We support the learning and professional growth of our staff members and have supported several OTAs to progress towards studying for an Occupational Therapy qualification.
In return we will offer you:
12. A competitive salary £27,750 per year increasing to £28,250 per year post probation
13. Opportunities to undertake further learning and development.
14. Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned OT specialists
15. Regular supervision with experienced Occupational Therapists on site as well as peer support
16. Company pension scheme; Life insurance and health plan
17. NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card
18. Free parking & meals on duty
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.