Occupational Therapist; Band 5 or - Maternity Cover

Occupational Therapist (Band 5 or
6) - Maternity Cover

Base:
Cygnet Brunel, Crow Lane, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7DP

We are looking for an experienced Band 5 Occupational Technician or Band 6 Occupational Technician who is looking for a new clinical opportunity to work in a specialist Neuropsychiatric service on a fixed term basis.

Cygnet Brunel in Bristol offers an extensive Neuropsychiatric treatment, care and rehabilitation model which is unique in its ability to provide a dedicated pathway to meet the complex needs of the men they support.

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.

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Across our 11 different service lines, we have evidence-based established models of care to ensure we provide the highest quality care and support.

Our dedicated and expert teams of over 10 000 employees, support over 2800 individuals in a range of services across England, Scotland and Wales.

We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care, through co-production, recovery and rehabilitation.

With over 150 Occupational Therapists, we work together as a large team providing support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

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.

Are you a confident Band 5 or Band 6 who would like to explore a rewarding clinical challenge in Neuropsychiatry?

About Us

Cygnetwas established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.

Your Role

Band 5 or 6 Occupational Therapist (DOE)

Hours:40 hours/week (Full Time). Part time hours will be considered.

Contract:Fixed term 6 Months

We are looking for an experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapist or Band 6 Occupational Therapist who is looking for a new clinical opportunity to work in a specialist Neuropsychiatric service on a fixed term basis
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Cygnet Brunel in Bristol offers an extensive Neuropsychiatric treatment, care and rehabilitation model which is unique in its ability to provide a dedicated pathway to meet the complex needs of the men they support.

The individually designed wards facilitate a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway for those affected by an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI); where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impair ment to recovery and rehabilitation.

Cygnet Brunel has 32 beds, which are spread across 4 wards. Cygnet Brunel supports the Level 1 Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation pathway for the South West and as such accommodates Level 1 & 2a patients across all of the wards; focusing on the service users individual needs in order to prioritize the ward location.

• Ketch Ward
  creates a goal focussed Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation pathway. The therapeutic rich environment engages services users and offers them the opportunity to maximise their independence, providing post-acute specialist rehabilitation beds for NHS England.
• Clipper Ward
  offers a safe and therapeutic setting for those affected by an acquired brain injury whose nursing and care dependency requires more input from our nursing team. This may mean that service users have a PEG or RIG, catheter or complex physical health support requirements. Those service users affected by neurodegenerative conditions who require maintenance therapy and positive behavioural support to help maintain function and manage disease progression are also supported on this ward.
  
  Quality of life is key to the wards ethos.
• Pilot Ward
  supports individuals with a co-morbid diagnosis of ABI and Organic Behaviour Disorders. Bespoke treatment pathways help to manage impairments generated by both ABI and Mental Health conditions, ensuring symptom regulation is maintained for optimum recovery and quality of life.
• Yawl
  offers a slower stream Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation pathway for men affected by an ABI. The ward offers service users an opportunity to maximise their skills through a slower stream approach enabling them to transfer their skills into the community and day to day living prior to their successful discharge.

The neuropsychiatric MDT consists of Psychiatry, Speciality Doctors, and Psychology, Speech and language therapy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Dietetics as well as a div erse and experienced Nursing team.

The Occupational Therapy Team consists of a Head Occupational Therapist, a Band 5/6 Occupational Therapist and 2 Occupational Therapy…