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Job summaryBase:Cygnet Storthfield House,Storth Lane, South Normanton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 3AAAre you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience?About UsCygnet was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.Your RolePosition: Occupational TherapistSalary: £29,544 per year and increasing to £31,865 per year after preceptorshipHours: Full Time - 40 hrs per week, Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pmService Line: High dependency inpatient rehabilitation Male mental healthCygnet Storthfield House is a 22 bed specialist high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men dedicated to providing a high quality environment for promoting long-term recovery.Our facilities and multi-disciplinary treatment programme are designed to assist individuals with their return to community living.Those placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.By combining a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach, we deliver high-quality care using our unique 4 stage model of care for our mental health high dependency inpatient rehabilitation services.Main duties of the jobOur dedicated clinical team provide a multi-disciplinary input including occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry and vocational training. However, we offer more than just specialists and treatments, we value the service users as individuals, help enhance their interests and abilities, encourage them to share their views and help them unlock their talents and aspirations.Occupational Therapy DirectorateUnder the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists. 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 therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.Occupational Therapy Preceptorship & Induction:We understand the pandemic has brought with it challenging times, and we recognise this may have had an impact on some of your placement experiences.We offer an Occupational Therapy 12 month preceptorship programme to support and consolidate core Occupational Therapy Skills.About usCygnet was established in 1988. Across our 11 different service lines, we have evidence-based established models of care to ensure we provide the highest quality care and support. Our dedicated and expert teams of over 10 000 employees, support over 2800 individuals in a range of services across England, Scotland and Wales.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care, through co-production, recovery and rehabilitation.With over 150 Occupational Therapists, we work together as a large team providing support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience?About UsCygnetwas established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.Your RolePosition:Occupational TherapistSalary:£29,544 per year and increasing to £31,865 per year after preceptorshipHours:Full Time - 40 hrs per week, Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pmService Line:High dependency inpatient rehabilitation Male mental healthCygnet Storthfield Houseis a 22 bed specialist high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men dedicated to providing a high quality environment for promoting long-term recovery. Our facilities and multi-disciplinary treatment programme are designed to assist individuals with their return to community living. Those placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.By combining a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach, we deliver high-quality care using our unique 4 stage model of care for our mental health high dependency inpatient rehabilitation services.Our dedicated clinical team provide a multi-disciplinary input including occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry and vocational training. However, we offer more than just specialists and treatments, we value the service users as individuals, help enhance their interests and abilities, encourage them to share their views and help them unlock their talents and aspirations.Occupational Therapy DirectorateUnder the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists. 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 therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.Occupational Therapy Preceptorship & Induction:We understand the pandemic has brought with it challenging times, and we recognise this may have had an impact on some of your placement experiences. We offer an Occupational Therapy 12 month preceptorship programme to support and consolidate core Occupational Therapy Skills.For more insight into life as an OT at Cygnet Health Care visit:https://join.cygnethealth.co.uk/ot-life/Here you can listen to the opinions, stories and advice from our exceptional OTs it could help the next step in your career.Cygnet Sherwood Househas become our latest service to gain anew Social Hub.Working from a wish list of items provided by service users, a team of staff and Experts by Experience got together to spend a day transforming an activity room into a brand new space featuring games consoles, arcade machines, sensory lighting and a newly clothed pool table. Check out the stunning makeover in the video below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veA8GHnYfms5 reasons why you should make an application todayWe care about people in our servicesExpert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisorInduction & service line training in area of specialismDedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist trainingWe support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.Cygnet Health Care BenefitsFree parkingFree meals for staff on dutyRelocation package availableGroup pension plan helping you save for your futureNHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.Plus much moreA career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be haPerson SpecificationGeneral RequirementsEssentialPlease refer to job description aboveDesirablePlease refer to job description aboveDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameCygnet Health CareAddressSouth NormantonDE55 3AAEmployer's websitehttps://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)