Specialist Occupational Therapist; Band 6

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.

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 there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Band 6 Occupational Therapist

37.5 hours (Mon - Fri)

Up to £46,937 p/a (depending on experience)

Learning Disability Mental Health
Learning Disability Other (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London Road, Harrow-on-the-hill, HA1 3JL

Head of Occupational Therapy and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist

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 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 .

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists.…