Job summary
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist with an interest in Community Rehabilitation within the Respiratory specialty.
As this is a new role, there will be an opportunity to bring your passion and experience in rehabilitation to help shape our evolving service. You will play an integral part in the assessment and treatment of people living with a range of respiratory conditions including post Covid symptoms. We want to expand our rehab offer and as an OT you will bring your full scope of practice to the role which will encompass both physical and mental health components.
This role will suit either a Band 5 looking for career progression or an experienced Band 6. Full training and regular coaching and mentoring is available to ensure you succeed and thrive in this role.
This vacancy is Fixed term: 10 months
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with your peers, senior clinical staff, and Service Lead.
To be a core member of the team, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the care provided to patients on a daily basis.
To provide specialist assessment and treatment of patients with unplanned presentations within community settings, including the patient's own home.
To supervise, assess and educate team members including bank or agency staff, support workers and students
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
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
- Diploma or BSc in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with Health Care Professions Council
- Accreditation as Practice Placement Educator or be willing to work towards.
Desirable
- CLAIT/European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
- Membership of Professional Body
- Post graduate clinical training relevant to the post
- First line leadership or management training
- Qualification in Behavioural analysis
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Advanced clinical skills relevant to the specialty
- Excellent knowledge of the use of disability equipment and adaptations for complex needs
- Working knowledge of clinical governance
- Training, presentation and facilitation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good knowledge and awareness of current legislation and guidance pertaining to services and its implications for Occupational Therapy
- Ability to work under pressure and set priorities
- Good knowledge of effective care
- Management and planning of treatment packages
- Ability to manage own caseload and work as part of a team
- Group leadership skills
- Excellent negotiation and organisational skills, with individuals and groups
- Good knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
- Computer literacy
- Skills in handling and moving
Desirable
- Resolution of complex professional/ethical issues
- Research experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in learning disability/mental health
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment
- Experience of working with people with complex and challenging behaviours
- Experience of supervising and supporting junior staff and students
- Experience of using Staff Performance and Development Process
- Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Working knowledge of clinical audit
- Experience of introducing new and innovative interventions
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Community Team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or BSc in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with Health Care Professions Council
- Accreditation as Practice Placement Educator or be willing to work towards.
Desirable
- CLAIT/European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
- Membership of Professional Body
- Post graduate clinical training relevant to the post
- First line leadership or management training
- Qualification in Behavioural analysis
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Advanced clinical skills relevant to the specialty
- Excellent knowledge of the use of disability equipment and adaptations for complex needs
- Working knowledge of clinical governance
- Training, presentation and facilitation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good knowledge and awareness of current legislation and guidance pertaining to services and its implications for Occupational Therapy
- Ability to work under pressure and set priorities
- Good knowledge of effective care
- Management and planning of treatment packages
- Ability to manage own caseload and work as part of a team
- Group leadership skills
- Excellent negotiation and organisational skills, with individuals and groups
- Good knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
- Computer literacy
- Skills in handling and moving
Desirable
- Resolution of complex professional/ethical issues
- Research experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in learning disability/mental health
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment
- Experience of working with people with complex and challenging behaviours
- Experience of supervising and supporting junior staff and students
- Experience of using Staff Performance and Development Process
- Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Working knowledge of clinical audit
- Experience of introducing new and innovative interventions
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Community Team
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
