Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Our acute in-patient psychiatric services offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with a wide range of psychological and emotional problems, including those who are detained under the Mental Health Act. Featuring high staffing levels to support people in their recovery, the service aims to help people stabilise with appropriate support and return them to the community or the least restrictive environment for them as quickly as possible. Our dual diagnosis mental health and autism services, provided within Springs Service provide open rehabilitative support for men. Specialist teams work with individuals with a focus on rehabilitation and moving through the care pathway available at Cygnet Hospital Harrow. The hospital provides top-class facilities for all service users including single en-suite bedrooms, a fully-equipped gym, an occupational therapy service, social spaces and extensive private grounds.
Within this role, you will provide assessment and treatment of occupational needs under the supervision of Head OT. You may hold supervisory responsibility for others, and 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 Psychology, Psychiatry, Nurses, mental health support workers and ward admin staff. As a member of the OT team, 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 and over 160 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.
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales, Tara has stepped up as Acting Team Leader, confidently running some of the most challenging shifts, managing incidents and her team with positivity and resilience, earning clear respect and trust through her excellent communication with staff, seniors, and managers.
For newly qualified Occupational Therapists we offer a comprehensive 12 month preceptorship programme in order to consolidate and develop your skills.
Cygnet Health Care Benefits
- 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.
- 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…
- Free Life Assurance Cover Cygnet provides a Group Life assurance scheme which pays out a lump sum benefit to your family or next of kin in the event of your death whilst employed by Cygnet.
- Free Mortgage Broker & Insurance Cover Cygnet understands that buying a home is probably the biggest and most important financial decision for most of us. As a result we have partnered with L&C to offer free mortgage advice, free insurance cover and receive a voucher on completion of your mortgage
- Enhanced Maternity In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.
- Group Pension We'll look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme.
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…
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