Senior or specialist occupational therapist post at Cygnet Hospital Taunton, a 51-bed mental health hospital run by Cygnet Health Care. The role centres on assessing and treating occupational dysfunction for a personal caseload through group and individual sessions, working within a multidisciplinary team from admission to discharge. It is a 40-hour post spanning acute adult mental health, learning disability and neurocognitive services, with supervision of other therapists and cover for the head of department at management meetings. Candidates need HCPC registration and three years' OT experience.
What the job involves
- Assess and treat occupational dysfunction for patients on an allocated caseload
- Deliver person-centred group and individual therapy sessions
- Work within the multidisciplinary team to help service users build skills and progress from admission to discharge
- Work alongside music therapy, activity coordinators, assistant psychologists and the Active Life team
- Supervise others, including other occupational therapists
- Represent the department at management forums such as clinical governance in the absence of the Head of department
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration as an occupational therapist
Experience
- At least 3 years working as an occupational therapist
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of working with mental health conditions, dual diagnosis, sensory processing difficulties and neurocognitive conditions
- Good understanding of OT process and interventions, with a hands-on approach
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Ability to manage highly demanding clinical presentations
- Confidence supervising others and giving feedback
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS and reference check
Other
- Interest in the field of mental health
- Passion for student education
What's offered
- Group pension
- Free parking and free meals on duty
- CPD and further learning, such as leadership and sensory modulation
- Training days led by specialist OT practitioners
- Expert clinical supervision and peer support
- Bi-monthly OT CPD meetings
- Employee referral scheme with cash reward
- NHS and Blue Light Card discounts
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
