Job Description
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We are looking for a Therapy Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Appletree
This role will be working a 42 hour per week contract (shift pattern over the 7 day week, 8am to 8pm following a shift pattern of 4 days one week and 3 days the next week).
Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, is a mental health hospital for women that includes Pippin Ward, a specialist PICU service and Bramley Ward, an intensive support service for women with a personality disorder and complex mental health needs.
Your Day-to-Day
We are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the care of patients at the service by assisting the Occupational Therapist with;
- Encouraging patients to access and become involved in a variety of activities as well maintaining any pre-existing hobbies.
- Planning and implementing therapy programmes whilst ensuring appropriate materials are obtained
- Contributing ideas, facilitating events and activities in a safe manner
We're looking for someone who has
- Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare and with learning disabilities
- Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy
- A creative flair and the ability to work as part of a interdisciplinary team
- An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you Starting pay £13.15 per/hour
- Company pension scheme
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card
- Free meals
- Internal and external CPD opportunities
- Opportunities to become involved in research
- Clinical supervision from a Qualified Occupational Therapist
Requirements
Contracted hours: 40 hours a week
UK Driving licence : desirable
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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