Occupational Therapy Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Tachwedd 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £27,750 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Rhagfyr 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Lewisham, SE13 6QZ |
| Cwmni: | Cygnet |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 38654 |
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Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant?
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 – Occupational Therapy Assistant
Working hours – 37.5 Hours per week
Salary: £27,750 p/a
Service Line: High Support Inpatient Rehabilitation Service
Location: Cygnet Lewisham Lodge, 44 Lewisham Park, London SE13 6QZ
Responsible to: Head of Occupational Therapy and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist
Summary of the site: Cygnet Lodge Lewisham is a specialist high support inpatient rehabilitation service for men. Situated in a quiet residential area overlooking a beautiful Lewisham Park, we support 17 men in a homely, open and community facing environment. Our focus is on pre-discharge planning for individuals who may have been in hospital for an extended period of time or are preparing for community life but need further support to move to more independent living. We support individuals who have a range of mental health difficulties.
You will be an integral member of the Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and OT department. The team consists of nurses, psychologists, psychology assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, social workers, and psychiatrists as well as 24/7 support from the nursing team. This means that we are able to meet the changing needs of our service users as they progress through their care pathway.
Occupational Therapy Directorate
Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists and over 300 OT support staff. 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 therapy team members have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Preceptorship & Induction:
Starting a new job can be daunting, which is why we have a robust induction process that enables you to shadow staff, discuss your learning and receive expert support to develop into your role. We offer an Occupational Therapy Assistant preceptorship programme in your first 12 months to support and consolidate core skills. We also offer regular, virtual Q&A sessions with our clinical lead OT and networking with other OT Assistants in your service line.
5 reasons why you should make an application today…
- We care about people in our services
- Expert clinical supervision with an occupational therapist
- 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.
Cygnet Health Care 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…
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: Jake Cartwright (Head of Occupational Therapy at Blackheath and Lewisham Lodge) at 020 8694 2111 / jakecartwright@cygnethealthcare.co.uk
Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an e
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