Job Description

Base: Cygnet Churchill, 22 Barkham Terrace Lambeth Road, London, Greater London, SE1 7PW
Are you a newly qualified or current Band 5 occupational therapist? Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding care and making a positive difference to the lives of the people in your care? This could be your perfect opportunity.
Cygnet Churchill, in south London, is an inpatient mental health hospital for men. Cygnet Churchill has four wards including two emergency acute admissions services (Juniper Court and Palm Court) and two high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) services (Elm Court and Mulberry Court).
Main duties of the job
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction under the supervision of a more senior Occupational Therapist. An integral part of this role will be supervising others, with a focus on supporting student education within the team.
About us
Cygnet Health Care 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.
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
37,580 to 40,532 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP4659EB73
Job locations
London and South East
SE1 7PW
Job description
Job responsibilities
About Us
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.
Your Role 12-month Fixed Term Band 5 Occupational Therapist
Working hours 40 Hours per week
Salary: 37,580 p/a (will increase to 40,532 upon successful completion of OT Preceptorship)
Service Line: Mental Health (Acute & High Dependency Rehabilitation)
Location: 22 Barkham Terrace Lambeth Road, London, Greater London, SE1 7PW
Responsible to:Head of Occupational Therapy and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist
Cygnet encourages applications from newly qualified, or soon to be qualified, Occupational Therapists. Cygnet is a great place to launch your career in Occupational Therapy, offering lots of learning opportunities and support. We provide a monthly Band 5 development programme, a 12-month OT preceptorship supported by your supervisor with peer support from other Band 5s too, and weekly 1:1s with your supervisor to help you feel empowered and supported in your role.Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapist?
Summary of the site
Cygnet Churchill, in South London, is an inpatient mental health hospital for men. Cygnet Churchill has four wards, including two emergency acute admissions services (Juniper Court and Palm Court) and two high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) services (Elm Court and Mulberry Court). You would initially be based on our high dependency rehabilitation unit, which provides recovery and rehabilitation approaches to enable service users to lead full and independent lives in the community. There will be the opportunity to rotate to the acute services. We have a designated qualified Occupational Therapist on each ward as well as Occupational Therapy Assistants.
In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to service users diagnoses and identified occupational needs. This will be based upon findings from assessments including associated risks, in order to develop treatment plans accordingly. You will be an integral member of the Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and OT department whilst working autonomously with the support of an OTA. The MDT wrap around the service to support the individuals in our care throughout their journey with us to capture and manage risk and relapse in community settings.
The team consists of nurses, psychologists, psychology assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, social workers, and psychiatrists as well as 24/7 support from the nursing team. This means that we are able to meet the changing needs of our service users as they progress through their care pathway, while ensuring their safety is maintained and their independence supported.
If you feel you suit the criteria, then please make an application today. For an informal discussion about the role please contact our in-house recruiter, Hannah Dunlop 07720 497 792.
Occupational Therapy Directorate
Under 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 and 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.
5 reasons why you should make an application today * We care about people in our services

• Career pathway progression within the company to support your development and skills, including sensory integration training and leadership and management training
• You will be an integral part of a large, well established MDT with extensive experience to draw from
• Dedicated CPD time being part of a national network of over 150 OTs in the Cygnet Group within different specialisms including Forensic Practice, HDU, LD and ASD, Acute mental health, and PICU.
• You will be a part of a friendly and supportive team of 3 OTs and 3 OTAs who are driven to provide excellence and where innovation and creativity are welcomed with enthusiasm.

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Job responsibilities
About Us
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.
Your Role 12-month Fixed Term Band 5 Occupational Therapist
Working hours 40 Hours per week
Salary: 37,580 p/a (will increase to 40,532 upon successful completion of OT Preceptorship)
Service Line: Mental Health (Acute & High Dependency Rehabilitation)
Location: 22 Barkham Terrace Lambeth Road, London, Greater London, SE1 7PW
Responsible to:Head of Occupational Therapy and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist
Cygnet encourages applications from newly qualified, or soon to be qualified, Occupational Therapists. Cygnet is a great place to launch your career in Occupational Therapy, offering lots of learning opportunities and support. We provide a monthly Band 5 development programme, a 12-month OT preceptorship supported by your supervisor with peer support from other Band 5s too, and weekly 1:1s with your supervisor to help you feel empowered and supported in your role.Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapist?
Summary of the site
Cygnet Churchill, in South London, is an inpatient mental health hospital for men. Cygnet Churchill has four wards, including two emergency acute admissions services (Juniper Court and Palm Court) and two high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) services (Elm Court and Mulberry Court). You would initially be based on our high dependency rehabilitation unit, which provides recovery and rehabilitation approaches to enable service users to lead full and independent lives in the community. There will be the opportunity to rotate to the acute services. We have a designated qualified Occupational Therapist on each ward as well as Occupational Therapy Assistants.
In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to service users diagnoses and identified occupational needs. This will be based upon findings from assessments including associated risks, in order to develop treatment plans accordingly. You will be an integral member of the Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and OT department whilst working autonomously with the support of an OTA. The MDT wrap around the service to support the individuals in our care throughout their journey with us to capture and manage risk and relapse in community settings.
The team consists of nurses, psychologists, psychology assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, social workers, and psychiatrists as well as 24/7 support from the nursing team. This means that we are able to meet the changing needs of our service users as they progress through their care pathway, while ensuring their safety is maintained and their independence supported.
If you feel you suit the criteria, then please make an application today. For an informal discussion about the role please contact our in-house recruiter, Hannah Dunlop 07720 497 792.
Occupational Therapy Directorate
Under 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 and 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.
5 reasons why you should make an application today * We care about people in our services

• Career pathway progression within the company to support your development and skills, including sensory integration training and leadership and management training
• You will be an integral part of a large, well established MDT with extensive experience to draw from
• Dedicated CPD time being part of a national network of over 150 OTs in the Cygnet Group within different specialisms including Forensic Practice, HDU, LD and ASD, Acute mental health, and PICU.
• You will be a part of a friendly and supportive team of 3 OTs and 3 OTAs who are driven to provide excellence and where innovation and creativity are welcomed with enthusiasm.

The Successful Candidate shou
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