Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience?
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales. Service Line: Mental Health Adults (Female Acute services). Salary: £34,527 per year. Contract Duration: Fixed term from now until Dec 2027.
Site: Cygnet Woking/Woking Lodge – a 94‑bedded hospital with a variety of wards, including two locked rehab wards (male), two low secure services (male and female), three acute wards (male and two female), and a PICU (female). The facility houses a gym, ADL kitchen, Recovery College, Hair Salon, library, tuck‑shop and other therapeutic spaces.
Within this role you will provide assessment and treatment of occupational needs on the female acute ward (Kahlo) under the supervision of a senior Occupational Therapist. You may hold supervisory responsibility for others and be expected to take a leadership role in specific projects. An integral part of this role will be supporting student education within the team.
As part of a multi‑disciplinary team you will work collaboratively with psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, mental health support workers and ward admin staff. You will be supported and work alongside qualified OTs, OTAs and activity coordinators.
Occupational Therapy Directorate
Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists. We provide support to each other across the group, offering specialist interest groups and involvement 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 participation in service model development.
Preceptorship & Induction
We offer a 12‑month Occupational Therapy preceptorship programme to support and consolidate core Occupational Therapy skills, recognising the challenges brought by the pandemic.
Reasons to Apply
- 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.
Benefits
- Free parking.
- Free meals for staff on duty.
- Relocation package available.
- 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. Plus much more.
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. Speculative candidates sent directly will be treated as our own.
Please contact: Courtney Greene (Head of OT) – CourtneyGreene@cygnethealth.co.uk
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