Location

Cygnet Churchill, 22 Barkham Terrace, London. SE1 7PW

Salary

£25,000 per annum

Hours

Full Time – Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Post: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Responsible for: Supporting Occupational Therapists to perform their role in the assessment, treatment and development of individuals in our care.

Responsible to: Ward Occupational Therapist and Head of Occupational Therapy (Line manager)

Overview Of Site

Cygnet Churchill is a 57 bed inpatient service for men in London. Cygnet Churchill has four wards including an emergency acute admissions service (Juniper Ward), two high dependency inpatient rehabilitation services (Maple Court and Mulberry Court) and a 4 bed step down rehabilitation service (Elm Court).

The occupational therapy department at Cygnet Churchill is incredibly well resourced. In fact, the building was designed with rehabilitation in mind. The facilities include a therapy piazza with activity rooms, music room, art room, a barber shop, library, gym, internet café, therapy kitchens, a dining room and a therapy garden.

We are currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Occupational Therapy Team to support recovery and rehabilitation activities in the integrated care pathway at Cygnet.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant role involves planning and implementing therapeutic activities appropriate to the needs, choices and interests of individuals in our care, under the supervision and guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapy Assistant will also be working with the in-house MDT which is designed to support the individual in our care throughout their journey with us.

In This Role You Will
Deliver planned activities for patients under the direction of the ward Occupational Therapist (OT) and Multidisciplinary Team
Assist the OT in the day to day duties and running of the department
Undertake assessment and intervention programmes with clients as delegated by a senior occupational therapist underpinned by appropriate experience / knowledge
Contribute ideas, create and facilitate events and activities safely and support people to structure their time through meaningful activity
Have involvement in the delivery of one to one and group interventions
Implement individual care plans during activity sessions and take into account specific interests and opportunities to promote choice and independence

If you feel you suit the criteria and have an interest in mental health and Occupational Therapy, then please make an application today.

5 reasons why you should make an application today…
We care about people in our services
We are a very supportive and friendly team
You will be an integral part of a large, well established MDT with extensive experience to draw from
We offer lots of in-service training in OT assessments and interventions
We support the learning and professional growth of our staff members and have supported several OTAs to progress towards studying for an Occupational Therapy qualification.

The Successful Candidate Should Be/have
A good understanding of mental health diagnosis
Knowledge of recovery approaches and social inclusion
Experience of supporting service users with mental illness
A relevant healthcare qualification is desirable
Effective communication skills, good organisations skills and a positive attitude

In Return We Will Offer You
A competitive salary of £25,000 per annum
Opportunities to undertake further learning and development.
Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned OT specialists
Regular supervision with experienced Occupational Therapists on site

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Location

Cygnet Churchill, 22 Barkham Terrace, London. SE1 7PW

Salary

£25,000 per annum

Hours

Full Time – Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Post: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Responsible for: Supporting Occupational Therapists to perform their role in the assessment, treatment and development of individuals in our care.

Responsible to: Ward Occupational Therapist and Head of Occupational Therapy (Line manager)

Overview Of Site

Cygnet Churchill is a 57 bed inpatient service for men in London. Cygnet Churchill has four wards including an emergency acute admissions service (Juniper Ward), two high dependency inpatient rehabilitation services (Maple Court and Mulberry Court) and a 4 bed step down rehabilitation service (Elm Court).

The occupational therapy department at Cygnet Churchill is incredibly well resourced. In fact, the building was designed with rehabilitation in mind. The facilities include a therapy piazza with activity rooms, music room, art room, a barber shop, library, gym, internet café, therapy kitchens, a dining room and a therapy garden.

We are currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Occupational Therapy Team to support recovery and rehabilitation activities in the integrated care pathway at Cygnet.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant role involves planning and implementing therapeutic activities appropriate to the needs, choices and interests of individuals in our care, under the supervision and guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapy Assistant will also be working with the in-house MDT which is designed to support the individual in our care throughout their journey with us.

In This Role You Will
Deliver planned activities for patients under the direction of the ward Occupational Therapist (OT) and Multidisciplinary Team
Assist the OT in the day to day duties and running of the department
Undertake assessment and intervention programmes with clients as delegated by a senior occupational therapist underpinned by appropriate experience / knowledge
Contribute ideas, create and facilitate events and activities safely and support people to structure their time through meaningful activity
Have involvement in the delivery of one to one and group interventions
Implement individual care plans during activity sessions and take into account specific interests and opportunities to promote choice and independence

If you feel you suit the criteria and have an interest in mental health and Occupational Therapy, then please make an application today.

5 reasons why you should make an application today…
We care about people in our services
We are a very supportive and friendly team
You will be an integral part of a large, well established MDT with extensive experience to draw from
We offer lots of in-service training in OT assessments and interventions
We support the learning and professional growth of our staff members and have supported several OTAs to progress towards studying for an Occupational Therapy qualification.

The Successful Candidate Should Be/have
A good understanding of mental health diagnosis
Knowledge of recovery approaches and social inclusion
Experience of supporting service users with mental illness
A relevant healthcare qualification is desirable
Effective communication skills, good organisations skills and a positive attitude

In Return We Will Offer You
A competitive salary of £25,000 per annum
Opportunities to undertake further learning and development.
Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned OT specialists
Regular supervision with experienced Occupational Therapists on site as well as peer support
Company pension scheme; Life insurance and health plan
NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card
Free parking & meals on duty

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

*Please note – speculative recruitment emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*