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Occupational Therapist (Band 5 – FTC)

Bradford, BD4 6AD
£12,526.80 p/a
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Bradford, BD4 6AD
Part Time
£12,526.80 p/a
20 June 2025

We are currently recruiting for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Bierley on a fixed term contract (3 months).

Cygnet Hospital Bierley is a mental health hospital located in Bradford, West Yorkshire. There are 4 wards within the hospital which cover 2 different service lines.

Shelley Ward – a 16 bed male low secure ward
Bronte Ward – a 15 bed female low secure ward
Lister Ward – a 16 bed male acute ward
Blossom Ward – a 15 bed female acute ward

This role will involve working to contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy department at the hospital. You will be required to provide assessment and treatment of occupational needs, under the supervision of a senior OT. To promote the importance of enabling people to do the things they want, need or are expected to do to support them being well in life.

The Occupational therapy department at Cygnet Hospital Bierley has 4 qualified Occupational Therapists and 2 Occupational Therapy Assistants. Our environment includes a gym, social hub, ADL kitchen, a sensory room and other therapeutic spaces. 

Post: (Band 5) Occupational Therapist, fixed term contract (3 months)

Base: Cygnet Hospital Bierley, Bierley Ln, Bradford BD4 6AD

Responsible for: The Occupational Therapy provision for 16 service users on the male low secure ward, with support from a senior Occupational Therapist

Responsible to: Service Manager & Lead Occupational Therapist

Hours: Part time (2 days)

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 service lines to tap into, including Mental Health, Neuropsychiatry, Autism, Learning Disabilities and Sensory Integration, to name a few.

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.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will

  • Hold a caseload and utilise effective clinical decision-making and clinical skills to assess, implement and evaluate care
  • Complete full assessments of patients’ occupational performance including areas of self-care, productivity and leisure
  • Implement specialist group and individual treatments to achieve therapeutic goals
  • Complete all necessary clinical documentation in accordance with the company and professional standards.
  • Be a source of professional advice relating to Occupational Therapy, to provide advice to individuals in our care, to carers and colleagues as appropriate.
  • To deliver an occupational focussed service, providing evidence based practice with recognised measurable outcomes to evaluate the value and impact of occupational therapy.
  • Support/ lead the supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, reporting relevant issues to Head OT, including sickness monitoring and time management.

The Successful Candidate should be/have:

  • An awareness and understanding of different mental health conditions
  • An awareness and understanding of the nature of a secure ward environment and the risks associated with this.
  • Experience of facilitating groups and activities
  • Able to work independently
  • Effective communication skills, good organisations skills and a positive attitude
  • An Occupational Therapy degree and registration with HCPC

In return we will offer you:

  • A competitive salary £31,317 per annum pro rata
  • Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development.
  • Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned specialists
  • Expert clinical supervision from a senior 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 – includes big brand discounts.
  • Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
  • Plus much more…

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*

Benefits & Rewards

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Group Pension

We’ll look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme. Cygnet provides a monthly contribution into your pot for every month you actively pay in.

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Free Mortgage Broker & Insurance Cover

Cygnet understands that buying a home is probably the biggest and most important financial decision for most of us. As a result we have partnered with L&C to offer free mortgage advice, free insurance cover and receive a voucher on completion of your mortgage

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Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

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Free Life Assurance Cover

Cygnet provides a Group Life assurance scheme which pays out a lump sum benefit to your family or next of kin in the event of your death whilst employed by Cygnet.

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Mercy was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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The work in service can sometimes go on forever at night, but not while Mr. Idris is working. He usually approaches each task with concentration and a sense of humour, and he never gives up until he ensures that it is finished. Mr. Idris frequently eases his coworkers with funny jokes and enjoys bringing them along. Weldone Mr Idris.

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Ezi was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Steve was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Tori was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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The Outwood Night Team- We have had shifts consistently available due to being unable to recruit to them for a variety of reasons. Over the last year this team have worked so hard to ensure that the shifts are covered, they work together to ensure consistency for the residents as well as to support each other. Their hard work has meant that we very rarely run short and we always can meet the needs of the residents. They are a great team and a great support to the effective running of the service.

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Robert supported an individual to hospital following a significant head injury, he remained calm and ensured the individual received medical attention

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Pam has gone above and beyond to support the service over the past 2 months. The service is currently dealing with a shortage of team leaders, during this time Pam has offered to support with shift leading & medication administration, this support has been invaluable to the service and has ensured the service is staffed safely, avoiding agency use

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Catherine is an exceptional nurse with outstanding clinical and, especially, communication skills. She clearly and compassionately explain complex medical information, fostering trust and easing anxiety in patients and families. Their strong communication also promotes a positive and collaborative work environment.

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