Job responsibilities
Are you an Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for the opportunity to learn more about the Occupational Therapy process in a mental health setting?
About Us
Cygnet was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.
Your Role:Bank Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hours:ad-hoc shifts during Monday to Friday (9:00am and 5:00pm).
Currently we are looking for someone to join us for 8 week blocks for either 4 or 5 days per week. There will then be a break with some ad hoc opportunities for work before the next block of work starts again
Salary:£13.10 per hour plus 12.07% A/L (FTE £27,250 per year)
Sites:
Cygnet Hospital Taunton, Orchard Portman, Taunton TA3 7BQ
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke, Beach Road, Kewstoke, Weston super Mare, BS22 9UZ
Please note the postholder would need to have access to their own vehicle as the services are far apart.
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
- 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.
A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
Requirements The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.