Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.

The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level III or equivalent in relevant subject area with experience in health care setting or 3 years experience in an occupational therapy setting and willing to work towards NVQ Level III or equivalent

Desirable

• Have completed training in disability equipment
• Care Certificate

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Co-ordination and organisational skills.
• Basic risk assessment and risk management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Computer literacy.
• Basic understanding of issues affecting people with mental illness
• Basic awareness of issues affecting health and social care.
• Appreciation of the 6Cs and person centred care

Desirable

• Skills in facilitating groups.
• Skills in using a variety of activities and interventions relevant to the post including creative activities and domestic skills.
• Basic understanding of the aims of Occupational Therapy

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a health care setting.

Desirable

• Experience in dementia care, learning disabilities or mental health

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bowmere Hospital, Countess of Chester Health Park

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1BQ

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)