Specialist Occupational Therapist Band 6

Cygnet Group; Hexham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hexham is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their team at Cygnet Hospital. The successful candidate will provide therapeutic interventions to women with complex mental health needs, working within a supportive multidisciplinary team. This permanent position offers a competitive salary ranging from £39,015 to £46,981 per annum. The role comes with excellent benefits including free parking, meals, and a relocation package. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and make a meaningful impact every day.

Benefits

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Relocation package available

Group pension plan

NHS Discount Cards

Wellbeing centre access

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience working in mental health settings.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation and rehabilitation processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy sessions.
• Enhance service user outcomes through tailored interventions.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for overall patient care.

Skills

Experience in Occupational Therapy

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

Relevant degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Are you an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist?

Yes? This could be a rewarding career experience.

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

• Service Line: ACUTE and PICU
• Post: Band 6 Occupational Therapist
• Site: Cygnet Hexham
• Salary: Band 6 Salary: £39,015 – £46,981 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Hours: 40 Hours
• Contract: Permanent
• Start Date: March 2026

Cygnet Hexham (Hexham, NE46 4JR) is a 27-bed mental health facility for women with complex mental health needs spanning two wards. Fisher Ward is a 17-bed acute service for women with complex mental health needs and Franklin Ward is a 10-bed PICU service for women which accepts emergency and crisis admissions. The hospital is built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment.

Situated in the Tyne valley, the hospital serves the North East of England. The team includes consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses (RMN and RGN), occupational therapists, and support workers. Positive service user outcomes are at the heart of the services we offer at Cygnet Hospital Hexham, and every service user is assessed and treated as an individual in the best possible surroundings.

The post holder will be supervised by the Regional Lead Occupational Therapist for the North East.

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 185 Occupational Therapists and over 300 OT support staff. We work as a large team with opportunities to be part of specialist interest groups and contribute to service development. Each service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathways. Our OT team members have a voice through service model development and the support of clinical lead occupational therapists.

Occupational Therapy Preceptorship & Induction

We offer a 12-month Occupational Therapy preceptorship programme to support and consolidate core Occupational Therapy skills.

5 reasons to apply

• We care about people in our services
• Expert clinical supervision with an occupational therapist
• Induction & service line training in area of specialism
• Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training
• We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• Relocation package available
• Group pension plan helping you save for your future
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice
• Plus much more…

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it’s 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 or arrange an informal visit, we’d be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact:

Katie Dixon (Recruiter) at [e-mail] or Georgia Nelson (Regional Lead OT) at [e-mail]

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check. 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 should 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. Click the button to apply.