Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 7)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £50,632 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Darlington, DL3 9LN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Aug 2026
Closing date:	24 Sept 2026

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Summary

Cygnet Hollyhurst- Darlington, County Durham Hollyhurst is a 22-bed specialist residential service with nursing, supporting adults with learning disabilities, complex needs and associated mental or physical health needs. Its combination of communal and self-contained accommodation enables individuals to develop independence at a level appropriate to their needs. The service also has a dedicated Activity Coordinator supporting personalised activity planning, meaningful routines and community participation. Cygnet Thornfield Grange Bishop Auckland, County Durham Thornfield Grange supports adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs, including individuals who may experience significant barriers to social engagement. The service comprises a six-bedroom main house and three single-occupancy flats, offering different levels of support and independence. Facilities include an activities of daily living kitchen, sensory room, allotment and sensory garden. Cygnet Oaklands Hexham, Northumberland Oaklands is a specialist residential service with nursing for adults with learning disabilities, complex needs and associated health or behavioural needs. It offers a mixture of shared accommodation and seven self-contained flats, providing opportunities to support independence, daily living skills and meaningful occupation. Facilities include a sensory room, cafe area, conservatory and extensive gardens. Occupational Therapy Directorate Our Occupational Therapy Directorate supports a network of more than 185 Occupational Therapists across Cygnet. 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 Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor 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 (includes big brand discounts) Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice. 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 or arrange an informal visit to the services, please contact our Specialist Recruitment Consultant (Katie Dixon): KatieDixon@cygnethealth.co.uk 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. *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. Click the button to apply

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