Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist working 22.5 hours per week to help support the provision of our patients in the Community.
Our team is based in The Fountains Health Centre.
You will be part of an Integrated Care Community Team and be responsible for the Therapy provision for our patients.
This role is working in the Chester East Care Community Team, although the successful candidate will need to be flexible to support our colleagues within our 8 Care Community Teams in the Neighbourhood Group.
We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000
The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply.
Main duties of the job
1. To work autonomously as a specialist therapy practitioner within an integrated Care Community Team to deliver a high-quality Occupational Therapy service through assessment and treatment of patients referred with complex rehabilitation needs.
2. To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and communicate information to those agencies (either health or social background) involved, to meet the needs of the patient & plan effective care.
3. To participate in departmental In-service Training and Journal Club activities to further consolidate knowledge base and specialist clinical skills. Participate in the CPD programme to share these skills with therapy and nursing colleagues.
4. To provide supervision, teaching and support to senior and junior staff, assistant staff and act as a clinical educator for undergraduate 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.
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 programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
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 a Values 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. 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses.
* HCPC registration
* Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT).
Knowledge and Expertise
* Knowledge of Occupational Therapy specific theoretical frames of reference in line with evidence-based practice
* Professional guidelines and codes of conduct
* Critical appraisal
* Trust and Services policies procedures
* Evidence of CPD and portfolio demonstrating interest in a specialist area
* Commitment to Continuous Professional Development
* Access to transport for work purposes.
* Adherence to the Code of Ethics and Professional Standards of the HCPC
Experience
* Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience, including a broad range of working in relevant fields
* Commitment to training and development
* Reflective practice
* Experience of student clinical supervision
* Experience of day-to-day supervision of Band 5 and/or support staff
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.
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
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