Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary Children and Young People's Learning Disability Service within CWP NHS Foundation Trust. This post offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with severe learning disabilities and those with moderate learning disabilities with additional complexities and behaviours that challenge.
The post holder will work collaboratively with children, families, schools, and community services to deliver person-centred interventions aimed at promoting the child's functional abilities, mental health, and quality of life. This role involves direct work with children and their families, contributing to mental health assessments, and promoting effective strategies across home, school, and community settings.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job involve undertaking comprehensive and specialist OT assessments with children and young people, who present with complex learning disabilities, mental health or behavioural needs.
In undertaking such assessments, the postholder will liaise with colleagues from education, social care and parents/carers to develop a thorough formulation and understanding of the child's complex needs, to develop a treatment plan, that is evidence based and goal oriented.
Treatment plans will promote the child's functioning across all domains including home, school, and the young person's community, taking into consideration any sensory sensitivities that may impact behaviour. Positive behaviour support strategies will be developed and utilised within the context of your O.T practice.
Work may be delivered individually or in a group setting, working may directly with the child or with their parents or carers to offer advise and support with implementation of suggested strategies.
All treatment plans will be regularly reviewed, evaluated, and modified as required in partnership with CYP and their families/carers.
The post holder will work closely with other members of the MDT, contributing to professional discussion within the team and at multi professional meetings .
They will participate in regular management, clinical and safeguarding supervision.
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.
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.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
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 Care Professions Council
- Post graduate clinical training relevant to the post
Desirable
- CLAIT/European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
- Membership of Professional Body
- First line leadership or management training
- Qualification in Behavioural analysis
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Specialist clinical skills and knowledge relevant to the specialty
- 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 for CYP with Learning Disabilities 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
- Significant experience in learning disability/mental health/ working with children and families
- 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
- Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Working knowledge of clinical audit
- Experience of introducing new and/or 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
- Post graduate clinical training relevant to the post
Desirable
- CLAIT/European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
- Membership of Professional Body
- First line leadership or management training
- Qualification in Behavioural analysis
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Specialist clinical skills and knowledge relevant to the specialty
- 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 for CYP with Learning Disabilities 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
- Significant experience in learning disability/mental health/ working with children and families
- 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
- Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Working knowledge of clinical audit
- Experience of introducing new and/or 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).
