Specialist Occupational Therapist

Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6) Base: Cygnet Hospital Harrow,London Rd, Harrow HA1 3JL 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. Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Main duties of the job 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. About us Cygnet Health Care wasestablished in 1988. Across our 11 different service lines, we haveevidence-based established models of care to ensure we provide the highestquality care and support. Our dedicatedand expert teams of over 10 000 employees, support over 2800 individuals in arange of services across England, Scotland and Wales. We have built a reputation fordelivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in ourcare, through co-production, recovery and rehabilitation. Withover 150 Occupational Therapists, we work together as a large team providingsupport to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part ofspecialist interest groups & become involved in service development. Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapist? About Us Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales. Your Role Band 6 Occupational Therapist Working hours 37.5 hours (Mon Fri) Salary: Up to £46,937 p/a (depending on experience) Service Line: Learning Disability Mental Health Learning Disability Other (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Location: Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London Road, Harrow-on-the-hill, HA1 3JL Responsible to:Head of Occupational Therapy and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist Summary of the site Cygnet Harrowis a 5-ward hospital, based in one of the most beautiful areas in London. We have a variety of different wards, including two highly specialised male ASD wards, PICU and acute services. We have a designated qualified OT on each ward as well as OTAs and Activity Coordinators supporting the activities on the wards. We are currently looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy Team to support recovery and rehabilitation activities in the integrated care pathway at Cygnet on a part-time basis. You will mai nly be working on the highly specialised male ASD wards. 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. 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, speech and language therapists, 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. 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 recruiter, Hannah Dunlop 07720 497 792. Occupational Therapy Directorate 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 a bout 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, alongside learning about and implementing the Vona du Toit Model of Creative Ability (VdTMoCA). 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 4 OTs and 2 OTAs who are driven to provide excellence and where innovation and creativity are welcomed with enthusiasm. 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 clinical presentation Interest in the field of adult mental health/ learning disabilities (ASD) mental health In return we will offer you: 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 Integration. Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned OT specialists Expert clinical supervision from Regional Lead and peer support Bi-monthly OT CPD meetings focused on skill and strategic service development. Employee referral scheme: recommend a friend to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire. NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card includes big brand discounts. Plus much more A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its 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. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day. If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Michelle van Vuren (Head of Occupational Therapy at Harrow) at michellevanvuren@cygnethealthcare.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. *Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own* What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. 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