We are currently recruiting for an outstanding Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Wyke to work on Adarna ward, our rehabilitation ward for men with a mental illness and a secondary diagnosis of Autism.

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it’s saving your money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure – or securing your future with professional development and a pension – we support you to be happy both in & out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.

Cygnet Wyke is a mental health hospital in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The hospital sits in more than three acres of grounds, which are quiet and private. There are three specialist wards at Cygnet Wyke;

Adarna Ward – Male Rehabilitation ward for men with a mental illness and a secondary diagnosis of Autism Service – 15 beds
Bennu Ward – Specialist Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for men – 12 beds
Phoenix Ward – Acute service for men – 19 beds

This role will involve working on Adarna ward to support the Occupational Therapist in implementing the Occupational Therapy pathway.

The Occupational therapy department at Cygnet Wyke hospital has 3 qualified OTs, 2 OTAs and 6 activity coordinators. Our environment includes a gym, onsite vocational activities, ADL kitchens, a sensory room and other therapeutic spaces. 

Post: (Band 4) Occupational Therapy Assistant

Base: Cygnet Hospital Wyke, Phoenix ward, Blankney Grange, Huddersfield Rd, Wyke, Bradford BD12 8LR

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

Responsible to: Service Manager & Lead Occupational Therapist (Band 7). 

Hours: 37.5 hours

Join our supportive friendly team and make an application today.

With over 150 Occupational Therapists in the company, we also work together as a large team providing support to each other across the group, with various specialist interest groups to tap into, including Mental Health, Neuropsychiatry, Autism, Learning Disabilities and Sensory Integration, to name a few.

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will:

• Under the oversight of an Occupational Therapist, complete elements of the occupational therapy process. This may include, but is not restricted to: assessment, analysis of results, care planning including prioritising and grading targets and goals; interventions on a group or individual basis both within the hospital and in the wider community, grading and adapting activities to suit individual strengths and needs and aspects of report-writing.
• Support individuals in your care to identify and work towards meeting their personal goals and aspirations through the assessment process and occupational formulation
• Work with a degree of autonomy and as part of a team to manage a designated caseload within your scope of practice.
• Share information effectively and concisely in a range of situations (effective daily documentation; attendance at meetings to handover information; face to face handovers of information to colleagues; report-writing and care planning)

The Successful Candidate should be/have:

• Experience working in a mental health or learning disability setting
• An understanding of occupational science and the Occupational Therapy process
• An awareness and understanding of Autism
• Experience of facilitating groups and activities
• Able to work independently
• Effective communication skills, good organisations skills and a positive attitude
• A relevant healthcare qualification is desirable

In return we will offer you:

• A competitive salary £26500 per annum pro rata
• Relocation package offered
• Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development.
• Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned OT specialists
• Expert clinical supervision from an Occupational Therapist
• Free parking and free meals for staff on duty
• Employee referral scheme: recommend a friend to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.
• Group pension: a generous pension plan helping you save for your future.
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card &n