Job summary
Base: Cygnet Hospital Beckton 23 Tunnan Leys, Beckton, London, E6 6ZB
Are you a confident Band 6 who would like to explore a rewarding clinical challenge in a female inpatient mental health setting?
We have four wards at Beckton to provide three clinical service lines: Acute mental health care; Personality disorder services and Learning disability (High Dependency Complex Care)? Are you ready to further develop your clinical skills?
We want to recruit an exceptional OT to be part of a senior management team.
If you have a history of demonstrating clinical expertise & strong leadership skills, with a passion for developing others this could be an opportunity for you.
Within this role, you will lead the occupational therapy department and provide assessment and treatment of occupational needs on Hansa ward, under the supervision of a senior OT.
You will also have the support of an Occupational Therapy Assistant and/ Activity Coordinator, who will provide therapeutic interventions and meaningful activity engagement for each patient.
At Cygnet Healthcare, we have a strong occupational focus through support and direction from Clinical Leads and our Occupational Therapy Directors.
We use evidence-based practice within each of our service lines, as defined by our clinical steering groups, of which Occupational Therapists play a key role.
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.
This role includes opportunities for learning, development and research, supported by a robust appraisal and supervision structure based on RCOTs Career Development Framework.
Service Description:
Cygnet Hospital Beckton is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) with inspectors praising staff for their safe, person-centred care. The hospital is a gender specific hospital for women with complex mental health needs.
Situated in the East End of London, the hospital has four different specialist wards including learning disability, personality disorder and an acute admissions service.
Hansa Ward at Cygnet Hospital Beckton is a 12-bed ward for women with a range of mental health diagnoses. Hansa Ward offers evidenced based care to promote social inclusion and independent living skills for individuals with complex needs.
The occupational therapy department has ** qualified OTs, ** OTAs and ** activity coordinators. Our environment is rehabilitation-focused and includes air-conditioned gym, two occupational therapy kitchens and telephone conference facilities and other therapeutic spaces. Hansa ward has received NAS accreditation.
About us
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.
We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.
Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you a confident Band 6 who would like to explore a rewarding clinical challenge inLearning disability (High Dependency Complex Care)? Are you ready to further develop your clinical skills in this specialism?
We want to recruit an exceptional OT to this Band 6 post.
Post:Specialist (Band 6) Occupational Therapist
Base:Cygnet Hospital Beckton (Female Learning Disability) Hansa Ward.
Responsible for:The post holder will be responsible for the 12 beds on Hansa ward and the supervision of the ward occupational therapy assistant.
Responsible to:Head OT (based at Cygnet Hospital Beckton) and Regional OT (based at Cygnet Hospital Churchill)
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Location:Cygnet Hospital Beckton, 23 Tunnan Leys, Beckton, London, E6 6ZB
Join our supportive friendly multi-disciplinary team in the London Borough of Newham and make an application today.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Head OT Jennifer Beal jenniferbeal@cygnethealth.co.uk, or our Specialist Recruiter, Alma Matei AlmaMatei@cygnethealth.co.uk
With over 150 OTs in the company, we also work together as a large team providing support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups and become involved in service development.
Overview of site/Ward:
Hansa Ward at Cygnet Hospital Beckton is a 12 bed high dependency complex care service for women with learning disabilities and associated complex needs, who may also have behaviours that challenge.
Hansa Ward offers evidenced based care to promote social inclusion and independent living skills for individuals with complex needs, such as learning disability and a range of mental health diagnoses.
Overview of your role:
As an Occupational Therapist, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team and provide direct clinical care which will encompass occupational therapy assessments, treatment and management of patients within the service.
In this role you will assess, implement and develop an occupational therapy 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. This will involve access to both onsite and community resources. 5 reasons why you should make an application today
- We care passionately about the people in our services and the staff who support them.
- Career pathway progression within the company to support your development and skills.
- You will be a part of a wider OT service which consists of Cygnet Hospital Beckton, Cygnet Hospital Blackheath and Cygnet Lodge Lewisham. In addition to being part of the OT Team, you will be a valued member of the multi-disciplinary team (including medical, nursing, psychology, social work) but you will also have the opportunity to work autonomously.
- National networks of over 150 OTs in the Cygnet Group within different specialisms including Forensic Practice, LD and ASD, Acute mental health, PICU, and inpatient CAMHS.
- A bustling London location with great public transport links, community links, beautiful parks and historical landmarks such as the Greenwich Royal Observatory or the Cutty Sark.
The Successful Candidate should be/have:
- A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council)
- Experienced in the field of adult mental health
- Working as a Band 5 or Band 6 OT
- An understanding of Occupational Therapy process/interventions and can take a hands on approach
- Able to effectively lead a team with support from the Deputy Head OT
- Excellent communication, organised and time management skills
- Passionate about student education
- Demonstrate confident IT skills
In return we will offer you:
- A competitive salary £45,000 - £53,000 p/a (DOE)
- Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development. For example: Leadership and Management, Sensory Integration
- Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned OT specialists
- Expert on site clinical supervision and peer support via the OT Development Meetings
- Monthly OT CPD meetings focused on skill and service development
- Company pension scheme
- NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card
- Free
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you a confident Band 6 who would like to explore a rewarding clinical challenge inLearning disability (High Dependency Complex Care)? Are you ready to further develop your clinical skills in this specialism?
We want to recruit an exceptional OT to this Band 6 post.
Post:Specialist (Band 6) Occupational Therapist
Base:Cygnet Hospital Beckton (Female Learning Disability) Hansa Ward.
Responsible for:The post holder will be responsible for the 12 beds on Hansa ward and the supervision of the ward occupational therapy assistant.
Responsible to:Head OT (based at Cygnet Hospital Beckton) and Regional OT (based at Cygnet Hospital Churchill)
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Location:Cygnet Hospital Beckton, 23 Tunnan Leys, Beckton, London, E6 6ZB
Join our supportive friendly multi-disciplinary team in the London Borough of Newham and make an application today.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Head OT Jennifer Beal jenniferbeal@cygnethealth.co.uk, or our Specialist Recruiter, Alma Matei AlmaMatei@cygnethealth.co.uk
With over 150 OTs in the company, we also work together as a large team providing support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups and become involved in service development.
Overview of site/Ward:
Hansa Ward at Cygnet Hospital Beckton is a 12 bed high dependency complex care service for women with learning disabilities and associated complex needs, who may also have behaviours that challenge.
Hansa Ward offers evidenced based care to promote social inclusion and independent living skills for individuals with complex needs, such as learning disability and a range of mental health diagnoses.
Overview of your role:
As an Occupational Therapist, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team and provide direct clinical care which will encompass occupational therapy assessments, treatment and management of patients within the service.
In this role you will assess, implement and develop an occupational therapy 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. This will involve access to both onsite and community resources. 5 reasons why you should make an application today
- We care passionately about the people in our services and the staff who support them.
- Career pathway progression within the company to support your development and skills.
- You will be a part of a wider OT service which consists of Cygnet Hospital Beckton, Cygnet Hospital Blackheath and Cygnet Lodge Lewisham. In addition to being part of the OT Team, you will be a valued member of the multi-disciplinary team (including medical, nursing, psychology, social work) but you will also have the opportunity to work autonomously.
- National networks of over 150 OTs in the Cygnet Group within different specialisms including Forensic Practice, LD and ASD, Acute mental health, PICU, and inpatient CAMHS.
- A bustling London location with great public transport links, community links, beautiful parks and historical landmarks such as the Greenwich Royal Observatory or the Cutty Sark.
The Successful Candidate should be/have:
- A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council)
- Experienced in the field of adult mental health
- Working as a Band 5 or Band 6 OT
- An understanding of Occupational Therapy process/interventions and can take a hands on approach
- Able to effectively lead a team with support from the Deputy Head OT
- Excellent communication, organised and time management skills
- Passionate about student education
- Demonstrate confident IT skills
In return we will offer you:
- A competitive salary £45,000 - £53,000 p/a (DOE)
- Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development. For example: Leadership and Management, Sensory Integration
- Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned OT specialists
- Expert on site clinical supervision and peer support via the OT Development Meetings
- Monthly OT CPD meetings focused on skill and service development
- Company pension scheme
- NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card
- Free
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.