NHS

Occupational Therapist (Band 5)


PayCompetitive
LocationColchester/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: E0233-25-1160?language=en&page=21&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Base: Cygnet Hospital Colchester, Boxted Rd, Mile End, Colchester CO4 5HF

      Are you a newly qualified or current Band 5 occupational therapist? Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding care and making a positive difference to the lives of the people in your care? This could be your perfect opportunity.

      Cygnet Hospital Colchester is a 59 bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs.

      Main duties of the job

      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.

      About us

      Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Across our 11 different service lines, we have evidence-based established models of care to ensure we provide the highest quality care and support.

      Our dedicated and expert teams of over 10 000 employees, support over 2800 individuals in a range of services across England, Scotland and Wales.

      We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care, through co-production, recovery and rehabilitation.

      With over 150 Occupational Therapists, we work together as a large team providing support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

      Details

      Date posted

      15 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £31,317 a year (Increasing upon successful completion of OT Preceptorship)

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      VPD22236D1

      Job locations

      Colchester

      CO4 5HF


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      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:Occupational Therapist (Band 5/Newly Qualified)

      Working hours:40 Hours per week

      Salary: £31,317 per year(salary to increase upon successful completion of OT Preceptorship)

      Service Line:Learning Disability Mental Health Location:Cygnet Hospital Colchester, Boxted Rd, Mile End, Colchester CO4 5HF

      Responsible to:Head of Occupational Therapy and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist

      Cygnet encourages applications from newly qualified, or soon to be qualified, Occupational Therapists. Cygnet is a great place to launch your career in Occupational Therapy, offering lots of learning opportunities and support. We provide a monthly Band 5 development programme, a 12-month OT preceptorship supported by your supervisor with peer support from other Band 5s too, and weekly 1:1s with your supervisor to help you feel empowered and supported in your role.

      Summary of the site:

      Cygnet Hospital Colchester is a 59 bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs.

      The aim of our services is assessment, stabilisation, treatment and engagement, with a view to supporting service users in the least restrictive environment appropriate to their needs. Our services are recovery-focused, with the aim of preparing individuals for a move to rehabilitation or step-down services, and ultimately, back into the community wherever possible.

      The team at Colchester consists of nurses, psychologists, psychology assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, 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, while ensuring their safety is maintained and their independence supported.

      Clinical:

      You would be responsible for the assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction for patients on your allocated caseload, including the delivery of person centred group and individual therapy sessions. You will work with a full multidisciplinary team in a coordinated way to support each service user to develop their skills and move through our clinical model of care from admission to discharge. You will have the support of an Occupational Therapy team. You will receive regular clinical supervision from an experienced Occupational Therapist on-site, including weekly 1:1 check ins.

      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 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

      1. We care about people in our services
      2. Expert clinical supervision with an occupational therapist
      3. Induction & service line training in area of specialism
      4. Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training
      5. 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)
      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      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:Occupational Therapist (Band 5/Newly Qualified)

      Working hours:40 Hours per week

      Salary: £31,317 per year(salary to increase upon successful completion of OT Preceptorship)

      Service Line:Learning Disability Mental Health Location:Cygnet Hospital Colchester, Boxted Rd, Mile End, Colchester CO4 5HF

      Responsible to:Head of Occupational Therapy and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist

      Cygnet encourages applications from newly qualified, or soon to be qualified, Occupational Therapists. Cygnet is a great place to launch your career in Occupational Therapy, offering lots of learning opportunities and support. We provide a monthly Band 5 development programme, a 12-month OT preceptorship supported by your supervisor with peer support from other Band 5s too, and weekly 1:1s with your supervisor to help you feel empowered and supported in your role.

      Summary of the site:

      Cygnet Hospital Colchester is a 59 bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs.

      The aim of our services is assessment, stabilisation, treatment and engagement, with a view to supporting service users in the least restrictive environment appropriate to their needs. Our services are recovery-focused, with the aim of preparing individuals for a move to rehabilitation or step-down services, and ultimately, back into the community wherever possible.

      The team at Colchester consists of nurses, psychologists, psychology assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, 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, while ensuring their safety is maintained and their independence supported.

      Clinical:

      You would be responsible for the assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction for patients on your allocated caseload, including the delivery of person centred group and individual therapy sessions. You will work with a full multidisciplinary team in a coordinated way to support each service user to develop their skills and move through our clinical model of care from admission to discharge. You will have the support of an Occupational Therapy team. You will receive regular clinical supervision from an experienced Occupational Therapist on-site, including weekly 1:1 check ins.

      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 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

      1. We care about people in our services
      2. Expert clinical supervision with an occupational therapist
      3. Induction & service line training in area of specialism
      4. Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training
      5. 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)

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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.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Cygnet Health Care

      Address

      Colchester

      CO4 5HF


      Employer's website

      https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Cygnet Health Care

      Address

      Colchester

      CO4 5HF


      Employer's website

      https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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