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The OT Life
Listen to the opinions, stories and advice from our exceptional OTs – it could help the next step in your career, whether you join us or not. That’s what The OT Life is all about – videos, podcasts and job opportunities, from us to you.
Cygnet’s Occupational Therapy Conference 2025
Cygnet’s Occupational Therapy Conference 2025 – Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Elizabeth Lynk, Specialist Occupational Therapist at Cygnet Sherwood Lodge, shares her reflections on Cygnet’s Occupational Therapy Conference 2025, which took place on Wednesday 9th July. The
Occupational Therapy Conference and Occupational Therapy Awards 2024
The 2024 Cygnet OT Conference Video – Part 1 On Wednesday 6th November we held our annual Occupational Therapy Conference and Awards. The theme of this year’s conference was ‘Neurodiversity and Occupational Therapy’ and we were delighted to welcome a
How Occupational Therapists make a difference by promoting independence and wellbeing
As part of Occupational Therapy Week Christy Wong, an Occupational Therapist at Cygnet Hospital Woking, shares her reflections on promoting independence and wellbeing, and how Occupational Therapists make a difference. I have been working at Cygnet Hospital Woking for 18
Donna has been an OT for almost 17 years. She started out in the NHS and spent several years there before coming to Cygnet over 4 years ago. Within 4 months of joining, Donna was promoted to a Clinical Team
To answer this question, we recently sat down with Stacey Chishiri – a newly-qualified Occupational Therapist working at Cygnet Hospital Derby Our Occupational Therapists at Derby use carefully selected, graded, and adapted activities to assess and develop function across the
How being an OT within Learning Disabilities offers a career where you really make a difference to the quality of people’s lives
Katherine is the Head Occupational Therapist in Southampton What made you want to be an OT? I never intended to become an Occupational Therapist – I’d always wanted a career as a primary school teacher. When I was in my
Why I became an OT and why I joined Cygnet
Sheeba Devendran a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist talks about why she became an OT and why she joined Cygnet What made you want to be an OT? I always wanted to work in a healthcare industry and aimed to undertake
The OT Life – Being a Band 7
What is life like as a Band 7 OT here at Cygnet? If you’re a Band 6 looking to take the next step, or a Band 7 wanting to do more, then our chat with Rebecca is here for you.
The OT Experience at Cygnet
We spent some time with our Occupational Therapists on site here at Cygnet. Join them as they talk about their experiences and what it means to be an OT.
The OT Life Podcast – Implementing models of care
In the third episode of The OT Life, we talk about models of care – why are they important and what does it take to implement them? Emma Crowcroft, Director of Occupational Therapy for the Midlands & Wales, chats with
Preparing for Band 6 & Band 7 interviews
Preparing for the application and interview process is important for all OTs. If you are going through the process for Band 6 or Band 7 then listen to this chat with the team. Alex and Donna, both Clinical Leads and
Building my OT career at Cygnet
A number of our Occupational Therapists have been here at Cygnet for several years. They’ve built their career with us. We chat with Joanne – a Band 7 OT, and Victoria – a Clinical Lead and OT, about their career
The OT Life Podcast – The role of Occupational Therapy in Senior Leadership
In the second episode of The OT Life, we talk about senior leadership in Occupational Therapy. What’s the typical status of Occupational Therapists in organisations? Why should OTs be in senior leadership positions in organisations? What does good senior leadership
The OT Life Podcast – Not just barbecues and bingo
Welcome to The OT Life. A careers podcast from the OTs of Cygnet. We created The OT Life for OTs around the country who are interested in hearing from people who share the same passion for Occupational Therapy. We chat all
Taking that next step in your OT career
When you’re busy caring for others, it can be difficult to focus on taking that next step in your career. We chat with Nabeela, one of our Occupational Therapists here at Cygnet, as she shares her experience and advice on
What life-changing careers look like
As Occupational Therapists we are fortunate to be in a position to help people turn their lives around. What we do is truly a life-changing career. Sheeba (Clinical Lead & Occupational Therapist) and Heather (Occupational Therapist) take some time out with us to chat
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Occupational Therapy Assistant (FTC)
- Cygnet Alders Clinic GL1 5UA
- 28,612.50 GBP Annual (Prorated: 27,250.55)
- Full time
- Closes: 12 December 2025
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Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6) - FTC
- Brunel House, Bristol BS10 7DP
- From £39,015 – £46,981 per year (DOE)
- Full-time
- Closes: 8 December 2025
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Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6)
- Cygnet Hospital Harrow HA1 3JL
- 46,937.00 GBP Annual (Prorated: 44,003.44)
- Full time
- Closes: 2 January 2026
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Occupational Therapist (Band 5)
- Cygnet Hospital Godden Green TN15 0JR
- 32,883.00 GBP Annual (Prorated: 32,028.04)
- Full time
- Closes: 2 January 2026
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Occupational Therapist (Band 5)
- Cygnet Sherwood House NG21 0HR
- 31,317.00 GBP Annual (Prorated: 29,826.31)
- Full time
- Closes: 29 December 2025
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Occupational Therapist (Band 5)
- Cygnet Lodge Brighouse HD6 3EL
- 31,317.00 GBP Annual (Prorated: 30,502.76)
- Full time
- Closes: 29 December 2025
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PODCASTS
The OT Life.
Welcome to The OT Life: A careers podcast from the OTs of Cygnet. We created The OT Life for OTs around the country who are interested in hearing from people who share the same passion for Occupational Therapy.
Subscribe to the podcast
In Season 2 we’re talking about a book that’s being written by the wonderful occupational therapists here at Cygnet. Season 2 is the perfect place to chat with the people behind our book.
In Season 1, we chat all things OT from our opinions about the profession, our role in health and social care, stories and experiences, and career advice.This is the place to help you make the most of the profession you love.
Stories from our staff
Below is a selection of videos where we hear from members of our OT team.
Season 2 of The OT Life podcast
Discussions about Social Care Services
Discussions about Learning Disability Services
Discussions about Deaf Services
Discussions about Neuropsychiatric Services
Discussions about Secure Services
Discussions about CAMHS
Discussions about Personality Disorder Services
Discussions about lived experience, with Tom
The OT Life - Discussions about Social Care Services
The OT Life - Discussions about Rehabilitation Services
Occupational Therapy at Cygnet
Victoria - Clinical Lead
Fatema - Senior Occupational Therapist