Job summary
Base: Cygnet Hospital Brunel, Crow Lane, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7DP
Are you an experienced Band 5 OT who is passionate about sharing and developing your knowledge and skills in a wholly supportive environment?
Do you have bundles of creativity, enthusiasm and a caring nature to support our patients in their mental health journey?
This could be your perfect opportunity.
We have an exciting opportunity here at Cygnet Brunel, where you will be supported to afford our patients the opportunity to assess, support and offer brief evidence based interventions based on specific needs of each individual.
You will become an integral part of the MDT providing an evidence based therapeutic programme through a range of activities both within the hospital and in the community. We use a variety of different media to support all patients in their mental health.
Your Role
Service Line: Neurorehabilitation
Summary of the site: Cygnet Brunel in Bristol offers an extensive Neuropsychiatric treatment, care and rehabilitation pathway which is unique in its ability to provide a dedicated pathway to meet the complex needs of service uses within our care.
Neuropsychiatric
MDT consists of Psychiatry, Speciality Doctors, Psychology, Speech and language therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietician.
Case load, 16 patients, 32 bedded service.
Occupational Therapy Team consists of Head Occupational Therapist, Band 5 Occupational Therapist, 2.5 Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Main duties of the job
Within this role, you will lead the occupational therapy department and provide assessment and treatment of occupational needs for up to 16 patients affected by an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), 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.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction under the supervision of a more senior Occupational Therapist. An integral part of this role will be supervising others, with a focus on 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.
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 an experienced Band 5 OT who is passionate about sharing and developing your knowledge and skills in a wholly supportive environment?
Do you have bundles of creativity, enthusiasm and a caring nature to support our patients in their mental health journey?
We have an exciting opportunity here at Cygnet Brunel, where you will be supported to afford our patients the opportunity to assess, support and offer brief evidence based interventions based on specific needs of each individual.
You will become an integral part of the MDT providing an evidence based therapeutic programme through a range of activities both within the hospital and in the community. We use a variety of different media to support all patients in their mental health.
About Us
Cygnetwas established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.
Your Role
Service Line: Neurorehabilitation
Summary of the site:Cygnet Brunelin Bristol offers an extensive Neuropsychiatric treatment, care and rehabilitation pathway which is unique in its ability to provide a dedicated pathway to meet the complex needs of service uses within our care.
- Neuropsychiatric
- MDT consists of Psychiatry, Speciality Doctors, Psychology, Speech and language therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietician.
- Case load, 16 patients, 32 bedded service.
- Occupational Therapy Team consists of Head Occupational Therapist, Band 5 Occupational Therapist, 2.5 Occupational Therapy Assistants.
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.
Occupational Therapy Preceptorship & Induction:
We understand the pandemic has brought with it challenging times, and we recognise this may have had an impact on some of your placement experiences. We offer an Occupational Therapy 12 month preceptorship programme to support and consolidate core Occupational Therapy Skills.
5 reasons why you should make an application today
- We care about people in our services
- Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor
- Induction & service line training in area of specialism
- Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training
- We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.
You are...
- Qualified in Occupational Therapydegree, diploma or equivalent
- HPCP registered and a member of a professional body
- An excellent communicator with first-rate interpersonal skills & a positive approach
- Experienced in OT processes/interventions & can take a hands-on approach
- Preferably experienced in the field of mental health
- Empathetic, sensitive & able to remain calm in challenging situations
- Highly organised & clear, professional & concise report writer
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
- £1,000 welcome bonus
- Free parking
- Free meals for staff on duty
- Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
- Monthly reflective practice & CPD opportunities
- Expert clinical supervision & peer support
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings.
- Group pension plan helping you save for your future
- NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
- Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
- Relocation package available
- Plus much more
A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high s
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced Band 5 OT who is passionate about sharing and developing your knowledge and skills in a wholly supportive environment?
Do you have bundles of creativity, enthusiasm and a caring nature to support our patients in their mental health journey?
We have an exciting opportunity here at Cygnet Brunel, where you will be supported to afford our patients the opportunity to assess, support and offer brief evidence based interventions based on specific needs of each individual.
You will become an integral part of the MDT providing an evidence based therapeutic programme through a range of activities both within the hospital and in the community. We use a variety of different media to support all patients in their mental health.
About Us
Cygnetwas established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.
Your Role
Service Line: Neurorehabilitation
Summary of the site:Cygnet Brunelin Bristol offers an extensive Neuropsychiatric treatment, care and rehabilitation pathway which is unique in its ability to provide a dedicated pathway to meet the complex needs of service uses within our care.
- Neuropsychiatric
- MDT consists of Psychiatry, Speciality Doctors, Psychology, Speech and language therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietician.
- Case load, 16 patients, 32 bedded service.
- Occupational Therapy Team consists of Head Occupational Therapist, Band 5 Occupational Therapist, 2.5 Occupational Therapy Assistants.
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.
Occupational Therapy Preceptorship & Induction:
We understand the pandemic has brought with it challenging times, and we recognise this may have had an impact on some of your placement experiences. We offer an Occupational Therapy 12 month preceptorship programme to support and consolidate core Occupational Therapy Skills.
5 reasons why you should make an application today
- We care about people in our services
- Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor
- Induction & service line training in area of specialism
- Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training
- We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.
You are...
- Qualified in Occupational Therapydegree, diploma or equivalent
- HPCP registered and a member of a professional body
- An excellent communicator with first-rate interpersonal skills & a positive approach
- Experienced in OT processes/interventions & can take a hands-on approach
- Preferably experienced in the field of mental health
- Empathetic, sensitive & able to remain calm in challenging situations
- Highly organised & clear, professional & concise report writer
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
- £1,000 welcome bonus
- Free parking
- Free meals for staff on duty
- Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
- Monthly reflective practice & CPD opportunities
- Expert clinical supervision & peer support
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings.
- Group pension plan helping you save for your future
- NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
- Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
- Relocation package available
- Plus much more
A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high s
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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.