Two Occupational Therapist posts in Cygnet Health Care's forensic mental health secure services: one permanent at Hudson Hospital, one 9 to 12 month maternity cover at Dunes Hospital. The work centres on assessing and treating occupational dysfunction, helping service users move towards less restrictive settings. The Dunes post covers a low secure female ward serving hearing and deaf service users, with BSL tuition time built in, while Hudson supports men in medium and low secure care. An enhanced DBS and reference check is required.
What the job involves
- Assess and treat occupational dysfunction for service users on a low secure female ward at Dunes Hospital (12 service users)
- Assess and treat occupational dysfunction for male service users at Hudson Hospital (13 service users)
- Work within the multidisciplinary team to support each service user's skills from admission to discharge, under the clinical model of care
- Help service users progress through their recovery pathway into the least restrictive environment, reducing the risk of readmission to secure care
- Work 40 hours over five days, supported by the occupational therapy team on site
What's required
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration as an occupational therapist
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Satisfactory reference check
What's offered
- 12 month preceptorship programme for Band 5 occupational therapists
- Weekly 1:1 clinical supervision with protected time
- Dedicated CPD time for peer support and specialist training
- Training on MOHO assessment tools, VdTMoCA and a Sensory Integration preceptorship pathway
- BSL tuition time in the Dunes fixed-term role
- Free meals for staff on duty and free parking
- Group pension plan
- NHS discount cards, Blue Light Card and wellbeing centre access
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Occupational Therapist (Band 5) in Bury employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
