Occupational Therapist (Band 5 - Mat Cover)
Base: Cygnet Aspen Clinic - Manvers Road, Mexborough, Doncaster, S64 9EX
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.
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 RCOTs Career Development Framework.
Job responsibilities
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.
This role will involve working to contribute 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.
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.
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.
* Provide professional advice relating to Occupational Therapy 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.
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 organisational skills, and a positive attitude.
* An Occupational Therapy degree and registration with HCPC.
In return we will offer you:
* 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.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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