Occupational Therapist (Band 5) – Part-Time

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Part time
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Job offered by: Cygnet Health Care
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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 5 Occupational Therapist Working hours

- 22.5 hours per week (3 days a week) Salary

- £21,695 p/a 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 Harrow is 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 mainly 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 user's 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 wraps 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 at 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 and 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 pathways. 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 4 OTs and 3 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 the Occupational Therapy process/interventions and the ability to take a hands-on approach. Excellent communication and time management skills. Passionate about student education. Ability to manage highly demanding clinical presentations. Interest in the field of adult mental health/learning disabilities (ASD) mental health.

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