Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic, passionate, and highly motivated individual eager to make a difference? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our brand new Occupational Therapy rehabilitation and relapse prevention focused team
What You'll Do:
? You will work as an Occupational Therapy Technical within a new andemerging rehabilitation service
? You will support the Occupational Therapist in delivering person-centred interventions and feedback any relevant information concerning service users and carers.
? You will be part of a client-centred service where the needs of the individual will determine the intervention. The successful postholder will work to engage service users across a variety of therapeutic interventions.
These interventions may be carried out in groups or on an individual basis via face
to-face contact and/or virtually.
? You will need to plan ahead and prepare for group and 1:1 interventions but remain flexible and adaptable based on service user needs and preferences.
? You will need to use appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
? You will record clinical documentation in a timely and organised manner.
? You will work as part of our small team to help set up a service to ensure a seamless and supportive care experience for every individual.
? You will need to demonstrate a good understanding of eating disorders,mental health conditions and Occupational Therapy.
Main duties of the job
Why Join Us?
Be part of a friendly, supportive, new and emerging service.Receive dedicated guidance and direction from the experienced Occupational Therapist.Benefit from ongoing professional development, including:Clinical supervisionAnnual appraisalsHeart of care training program designed specifically for support staffA wide range of training opportunities
Who We're Looking For:
We're seeking an individual who is:Passionate about mental health and improving lives.Has excellent self-management and organisational skills.Caring, enthusiastic, adaptable and eager to learn.Highly motivated and ready to thrive in developing a new service.A team player who can take direction but is also able to work autonomously.
Experience of this type of work is desirable but experience of working with people with eating disorders, aptitude and motivation are considered to be essential qualities in providing the high standards of service that this post demands.
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
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a health related subject
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Willingness to complete Assistant practitioner foundation degree
Desirable
- Assistant practitioner foundation degree or due to complete within 6 months
- Recognised equipment fitting course
- Accredited wheelchair prescribers course
- European computer driving licence (ECDL) or equivalent
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge of eating disorders and Therapy interventions e.g. exercise, gait training, energy conservation, cognitive rehabilitation
- Knowledge of various health conditions
- Awareness of the process of rehabilitation and the personnel involved
- Awareness of the process of ageing and means of adapting to the limitations imposed by ageing and disease.
- Awareness of the risk assessment process in the provision of assistive equipment and minor adaptations
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
- Adherence to the code of Ethics and Professional standard of College of e.g. Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy - to follow local standards of conduct
- Ability to obtain, receive and relay written and verbal information accurately and efficiently
- IT Skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and to manage own caseload.
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant in-service training courses.
- Experience of managing own diary and caseload
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a Band 3 Therapy assistant or CSW.
- Some experience in a relevant community setting.
- Current experience of working in a health/social care setting
- Proven ability to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Band 4 therapy assistant
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a health related subject
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Willingness to complete Assistant practitioner foundation degree
Desirable
- Assistant practitioner foundation degree or due to complete within 6 months
- Recognised equipment fitting course
- Accredited wheelchair prescribers course
- European computer driving licence (ECDL) or equivalent
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge of eating disorders and Therapy interventions e.g. exercise, gait training, energy conservation, cognitive rehabilitation
- Knowledge of various health conditions
- Awareness of the process of rehabilitation and the personnel involved
- Awareness of the process of ageing and means of adapting to the limitations imposed by ageing and disease.
- Awareness of the risk assessment process in the provision of assistive equipment and minor adaptations
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
- Adherence to the code of Ethics and Professional standard of College of e.g. Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy - to follow local standards of conduct
- Ability to obtain, receive and relay written and verbal information accurately and efficiently
- IT Skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and to manage own caseload.
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant in-service training courses.
- Experience of managing own diary and caseload
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a Band 3 Therapy assistant or CSW.
- Some experience in a relevant community setting.
- Current experience of working in a health/social care setting
- Proven ability to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Band 4 therapy assistant
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.
