Occupational Therapist (Band 5)

Cygnet Hospital Blackheath is a 2 ward hospital providing PICU and a low secure mental health service. We are currently looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy Team at Blackheath.

You would be based on our low secure unit which provides recovery and rehabilitation approaches to enable service users to lead full and independent lives in the community. We have a designated qualified OT on each ward as well as OTAs.

In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to service users' diagnosis and identified needs. This will be based upon findings from assessments including associated risks, in order to develop treatment plans accordingly. You will be an integral member of the Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and OT department whilst working autonomously with the support of an OTA. The MDT wrap around the service to support the individuals in our care throughout their journey with us to capture and manage risk and relapse in community settings.

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., Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

Every service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway.

We ensure our occupational therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.

5 reasons why you should make an application today…

• We care about people in our services


• Career pathway progression within the company to support your development and skills, including sensory integration training and leadership and management training


• You will be an integral part of a large, well established MDT with extensive experience to draw from


• Dedicated CPD time being part of a national network of over 150 OTs in the Cygnet Group within different specialisms including Forensic Practice, LD and ASD, Acute mental health, and PICU.


• You will be a part of a friendly and supportive team of 5 OTs and 3 OTAs who are driven to provide excellence and where innovation and creativity are welcomed with enthusiasm.
  
  A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council).


• 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 clinical presentation


• Interest in the field of adult mental health
  
  Cygnet was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.
  
  Working hours - 37.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm


Salary: £35,453 (will increase to £38,237 upon successful completion of OT Preceptorship)

Service Line: Mental Health,
• A competitive salary


• Free parking and free meals for staff on duty


• Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development. For example: Leadership & Management, and Sensory Modulation.