Job summaryWe are looking for a confident Occupational Therapist (Band 5) with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital.
Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is our emergency mental health hospital in Coventry. The service supports adults across three wards to move as quickly and safely as possible to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.
The hospital currently includes two male PICU wards and one male Acute ward. In addition, the hospital has a fourth ward consisting of a male high dependency unit.
Main duties of the jobWe are currently looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy Team to support recovery and rehabilitation activities in the integrated care pathway at Cygnet.
In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to service users diagnosis and identified needs. This will be based upon findings from assessments including associated risks, in order to develop treatment plans accordingly.
A 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 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.
About usCygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.
We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.
Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
DetailsDate posted: 17 July 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £32,883 to £32,883 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: VP86FEED8D
Job locations: Coventry, CV2 4FN, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesHelping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Post: Occupational Therapist (Band 5)
Location: Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital, Coventry CV2 4FN
Salary: Starting from £32,883 per year (increasing after preceptorship)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Are you a Band 5 or newly qualified OT who would like to develop your experience in Mental Health Services? Are you ready to expand your clinical skills?About UsCygnet was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.
Your Role - Band 5 Occupational Therapist
Salary: Starting from £32,883 per year (increasing after preceptorship)
Service Line:- Male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
- Male Acute Mental Health
- Male High Dependency Rehabilitation
Summary of the site:Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is our emergency mental health hospital in Coventry. The service supports adults across three wards to move as quickly and safely as possible to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. The hospital currently includes two male PICU wards and one male Acute ward. In addition, the hospital has a fourth ward consisting of a male high dependency unit.
Our model of care promotes a collaborative approach whereby family, service users, commissioners and carers are all involved in the rehabilitation and recovery of the individual. There is a dedicated clinical team on each ward, who provide multi-disciplinary input including occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry, and nursing staff.
We are currently looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy Team to support recovery and rehabilitation activities in the integrated care pathway at Cygnet.
In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to service users diagnosis and identified needs. This will be based upon findings from assessments including associated risks, in order to develop treatment plans accordingly.
Occupational Therapy DirectorateUnder the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists and over 300 OT support staff. 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 therapy team members 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
- We offer an Occupational Therapy 12 month preceptorship programme to support and consolidate core Occupational Therapy Skills.
- 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 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, LD and ASD, Acute mental health, and PICU
The Successful Candidate should be/ have:- A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council).
- An understanding of working with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- An understanding of Occupational Therapy process/ interventions and can take a hands on approach.
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Passionate about student education
- Ability to manage highly demanding clinical presentation
- Interest in the field of adult mental health/ learning disabilities (ASD) mental health
In return we will offer you:- Salary starting from £32,883 per year (increasing after preceptorship)
- Free parking and free meals for staff on duty
- Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development. For example: Leadership & Management, and Sensory Integration.
- Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned OT specialists
- Expert clinical supervision from highly specialist OT and peer support.
- Group pension: a generous pension plan helping you save for your future.
- NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card includes big brand discounts.
- Plus much more
A 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 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.
If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Katie Woollett (Lead OT) katiewoollett@cygnethealth.co.uk for further information.
Please click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to hannahdunlop@cygnethealth.co.uk
RequirementsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.
*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative 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*What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.
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Disclosure 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 name: Cygnet Health Care
Address: Coventry, CV2 4FN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Recruiter
Alma Matei
VP86FEED8D.1286@vacancyposter.com
01217288111
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