Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6) - Part-time

Cygnet; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 23,000; Part time

Job description

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 – 18.8 hours per week (2.5 days per week)

Salary: £22,495 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 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…

1. We care about people in our services
2. 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).
3. You will be an integral part of a large, well-established MDT with extensive experience to draw from.
4. 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.
5. 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 Occupational Therapy process/interventions and can take a “hands on” approach.
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Passionate about student education
• Ability to contribute effectively to the MDT.