An occupational therapist post at Cygnet Cedars, a 23-bed high dependency service for men with learning disabilities and complex needs, on a 12-month contract. The work centres on assessing service users and building OT treatment programmes around their diagnosis, identified needs and associated risks, within a multidisciplinary team. The role runs 40 hours a week and supports men through a personalised care pathway, including step-down flats for daily living skills. An enhanced DBS and reference check is required before any offer is confirmed.
What the job involves
- Assess service users and develop OT treatment programmes based on diagnosis and identified needs
- Use assessment findings, including associated risks, to write treatment plans
- Work in a coordinated multidisciplinary team to build each service user's skills from admission to discharge
- Work closely with nurses, psychologists, social workers, speech and language therapists and psychiatrists
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Satisfactory reference check
What’s offered
- Clinical supervision from an on-site occupational therapist, with weekly 1:1 check-ins
- Induction and service line training
- Dedicated CPD time for peer support and specialist training
- Group pension plan
- Free parking
- Free meals for staff on duty
- Relocation package available
- NHS discount cards and Blue Light Card, with access to the wellbeing centre
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
