Job summary
Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapist?
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: Learning Disabilities
Main duties of the job
Summary of the role
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Cygnet Wallace
Salary Range: £34,991 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: FTC with a set end date of 14/12/2026
Start Date: ASAP
If mutually agreed the end date can be brought forward.
About us
Cygnet Wallace (Cygnet Wallace Hospital, DD3 9AG)
Situated in a residential area of Dundee, Cygnet Wallace Hospital is an 18 bed specialist high dependency complex care service providing assessment and treatment for individuals with learning disabilities, with or without autistic spectrum disorder, as well as complex needs and behaviours.
We are proud to provide a specialist service focused on recovery, independence and positive outcomes for the individuals in our care. Our experienced multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to create personalised care pathways that support each person to reach their full potential.
Our ever-evolving service offers a safe, therapeutic and structured environment, supported by experienced clinical leadership and a compassionate team.
Cygnet Wallace Hospital is located in the city of Dundee, which has an extensive array of community amenities to access, including leisure centres, social clubs, shops, colleges, and work placement settings.
Service users can also enjoy walks and visits to the nearby botanical gardens and Discovery Quay.
The post holder will be supervised by the specialist Occupational Therapist on site.
Details
- Date posted: 28 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £34,991 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 3 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VP932A42E8
- Job locations: Dundee, DD3 9AG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Occupational Therapy Directorate
Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 185 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
- 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
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 with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Katie Dixon (Recruiter), at KatieDixon@cygnethealth.co.uk or Georgia Nelson (Regional Lead OT): at GeorgiaNelson@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*
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