Job summary
Band 3 Mental Health Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (Permanent)Location: Wirral | Start Date: ASAP
Are you an enthusiastic, passionate and highly motivated individual who is eager to make a real difference in mental health care? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic Adult Occupational Therapy Team.
This post is based at the Springview Mental Health Unit, Clatterbridge Hospital and you will work across multiple wards which may include.:
o Three acute adult mental health assessment wardso A ward for people with dementiao A Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)What you'll do:
You will need to show an awareness of Occupational Therapy and mental health conditions and be able to manage risk.
You'll work as part of the Occupational Therapy team to plan and facilitate a varied programme of therapeutic activities, working in small groups or individually with service users. Through your interactions with service users, you will consider their presentation and record clinical documentation accordingly.
You'll work with the entire Occupational Therapy team (which includes experienced Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Technical Instructors) and our integrated multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure a seamless and supportive care experience for every individual.
Main duties of the job
Why Join Us?
Be part of a friendly, supportive, and well-established MDT.
Receive dedicated guidance and direction from experienced Occupational Therapists.
Benefit from ongoing professional development, including: o Clinical supervision o Annual appraisals o Heart of care training program designed specifically for support staff o A wide range of training opportunities o Free access to a fully equipped gym 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 a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
A team player who can take direction but is also able to work autonomously. Experience of this type of work is desirable but aptitude and motivation are equally 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.
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
- Completed care certificate OR has experience in a health care setting OR experience within an Occupational Therapy setting.
Desirable
- Have completed training in disability equipment
- Care Certificate
Knowledge & 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.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Basic understanding of issues affecting older people with mental health problems.
- Basic awareness of issues affecting health and social care.
Desirable
- Skills in leading groups.
- Skills in using a variety of activities and interventions relevant to the post including creative activities and domestic skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a health care setting.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed care certificate OR has experience in a health care setting OR experience within an Occupational Therapy setting.
Desirable
- Have completed training in disability equipment
- Care Certificate
Knowledge & 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.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Basic understanding of issues affecting older people with mental health problems.
- Basic awareness of issues affecting health and social care.
Desirable
- Skills in leading groups.
- Skills in using a variety of activities and interventions relevant to the post including creative activities and domestic skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a health care setting.
Desirable
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.
