Job summary
**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000** if you need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply please see attached document. If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you if you are invited to interview.
The post is available for Band 6 - Band 7 progression dependent upon experience.
Ancora House comprises of 26 beds across 2 wards, Indigo and Coral. Within the Tier 4 CAMHS service there is also a specialist Eating Disorder Service (CHEDS) and Ancora CARE.
This role requires being professionally responsible for developing the Occupational Therapy provision to the Tier 4 CAMHS service (Cheshire and Merseyside) and ensuring it is needs led, evidence based and in line with current legislation, values and service principles.
To work using a high level of specialist expertise within the multidisciplinary teams across Tier 4 CAMHS, managing a defined caseload of service users with complex mental health and learning disability needs, providing core occupational therapy interventions that enable individuals to work towards a valued lifestyle and aim for optimum level of functional ability, including specialist training and advise to other team members and partner agencies.
To be professionally responsible for developing and leading the Occupational Therapy provision to Tier 4 CAMHS service. Supervision of other staff, with respect to Occupational Therapy input.
Main duties of the job
To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a specified caseload of service users addressing occupational performance, strengths and skills deficits, enabling the service user in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. To assess and manage risk and monitor the mental and physical health status of service user.
To collaboratively identify the goals of occupational therapy intervention with the service user as part of the overall care plan. To apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes to client's physical, sensory and social environment. To plan and implement complex individual and/or group evidence-based interventions / programmes of care, in collaboration with the service user, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals. These interventions may take place in a variety of settings, including hospital, community and patients home.
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with complex needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention. To assess and actively manage individual, activity and environmental risk to ensure the safety of the service user, self and the wider public whilst recognising the right of the service user to take positive risks in promoting their recovery.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, 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 think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
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.
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 £16 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.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 (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, 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 think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
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.
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 £16 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.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 Professions Council
- Accreditation as Practice Placement Educator
- Significant postgraduate training working towards a Master's degree in a speciality relevant to the post
- Accreditation in Assessment and Motor Processing Skills or be willing to gain within 12 months of appointment
- Current disability equipment training or be willing to gain within 6 months of appointment
- Current C and R training or be willing to gain within 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- Relevant Master's Degree
- CLAIT/European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
- Membership of Professional Body
- First line leadership or management training
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Advanced clinical skills relevant to the speciality
- Good knowledge of clinical governance and clinical audit/research
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good knowledge and awareness of current legislation and guidance pertaining to Mental Health services and its implications for Occupational Therapy
- A good understanding of recovery concepts within mental health services.
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post registration experience in Mental Health
- Experience of working in a PICU/LSU multidisciplinary environment
- Experience of supervising and supporting junior staff and students
- Experience of using Staff Performance and Development Process
- Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Initiating and leading clinical audit
- Experience of introducing new and innovative interventions
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Band 7
- Minimum of 4 years post registration experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or BSc in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Accreditation as Practice Placement Educator
- Significant postgraduate training working towards a Master's degree in a speciality relevant to the post
- Accreditation in Assessment and Motor Processing Skills or be willing to gain within 12 months of appointment
- Current disability equipment training or be willing to gain within 6 months of appointment
- Current C and R training or be willing to gain within 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- Relevant Master's Degree
- CLAIT/European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
- Membership of Professional Body
- First line leadership or management training
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Advanced clinical skills relevant to the speciality
- Good knowledge of clinical governance and clinical audit/research
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good knowledge and awareness of current legislation and guidance pertaining to Mental Health services and its implications for Occupational Therapy
- A good understanding of recovery concepts within mental health services.
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post registration experience in Mental Health
- Experience of working in a PICU/LSU multidisciplinary environment
- Experience of supervising and supporting junior staff and students
- Experience of using Staff Performance and Development Process
- Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Initiating and leading clinical audit
- Experience of introducing new and innovative interventions
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Band 7
- Minimum of 4 years post registration experience
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).
