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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
Service Line: Learning Disability Other (ASD Residential)
Summary of the role
Role: Occupational Therapist - Band 6
Hours: 4 days a week, 32 hours
Locations:
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Oakhurst Lodge, 137 Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7AW
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Devon Lodge, 23A Grange Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2FL
Salary range: FTE: £40,966 – £49,330 per year, dependent on experience. This equates to: £32,772 - £39,464 per year
Devon Lodge and Oakhurst Lodge are specialist residential services for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may present with behaviours that challenge. The services are part of 5 homes in the South West, across Dorset and Hampshire, and aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.
As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care which will encompass person-centred OT assessment and interventions, as well as work in an integrated way with the support team and wider multidisciplinary team. The occupational therapy team across the 5 homes consists of 3 occupational therapists, supported by a clinical lead OT who steers the model of care and OT pathway. The wider team includes Psychology and Speech and Language therapy, to assist the service in providing outcome based care and support pathways. The services also have activity coordinators, who support the delivery of meaningful occupations. You will have a thorough induction and support from experienced OT colleagues, and will regularly meet with the Head Occupational Therapist for support and supervision as required.
In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to individual’s diagnosis and identified needs. This will be based upon findings from assessments and team formulation in order to develop treatment plans & care and support plans. You will also empower staff to improve the quality of care through training, modelling and coaching.
Occupational Therapy Directorate
Under the leadership of our Occupational therapy directors we support over 170 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team across the UK, we provide support to each other, with CPD holding a high priority. There are external training opportunities, including Sensory Integration, and you will be part of specialist interest groups, service development initiatives and innovative practice.
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 therapy team members 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…
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We care about people in our services
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Expert clinical supervision with a Sensory-Integration trained Occupational therapist
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Induction & service line training in area of specialism
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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.
Cygnet Health Care Benefits
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Free parking
- Free meals for staff on duty
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Group pension plan helping you save for your future
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NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
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Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
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Plus much more…
A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it’s 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.
If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting Occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, we’d be more than happy to facilitate this.
Please contact Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, Sheeba Devendran [email protected]
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.
*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*
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