Job summary We are looking for a new Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to join our dynamic team in the Occupational Therapy service based at Bowmere Hospital, Chester. The successful applicant will be working with adult mental health service users, who are currently placed within our High Intensity Rehabilitation Service. This comprises of 2 wards, one of which has step-down beds for service users on the forensic pathway. The Occupational Therapy service aims to support service users toward independence and safe discharge, using a person-centred approach. An adaptable and creative approach is required with an expectation to support individual recovery plans for service users as required to meet need. The postholder will work as part of the Occupational Therapy team to plan and facilitate a varied programme of therapeutic activities and skill building, working in small groups or individually with service users. These activities take place on the ward and in the community. The aim of the OT service on the rehabilitation wards is to enable service users to learn relevant life skills and increase their independence on their recovery journey. Our service users have functional mental illness and several also have issues meaning they have spent a period of their lives in secure settings. The post holder will also be contributing to daily living skills assessments and interventions and help to co-ordinate the running of the OT service in the rehabilitation setting. Main duties of the job We have a well-resourced Therapy department and an established Therapy service. Supervision is provided by a senior Occupational Therapist. We are looking for a caring, creative and organised person who has a genuine interest in promoting wellbeing and recovery for people experiencing mental illness. The successful applicant will have excellent communication and team work skills and enjoy working in a busy hospital environment. Applicants will be required to have evidence of relevant experience and have an understanding of person centred working and the 6 Cs. This post is full time, Monday - Friday. To meet service need, later work shifts may be required on some days up until 7pm- this would be negotiated and would be planned ahead as a regular shift pattern. We support continuing professional development and clinical supervision. 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. We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. 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. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 373-SMH2199 Job locations Bowmere Hospital Countess of Chester Health Park Chester CH2 1BQ Job description 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. 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 https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitmentnhs.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. CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS). 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 £13 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. If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100. 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 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. 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 https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitmentnhs.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. CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS). 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 £13 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. If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level III or equivalent in relevant subject area. Food Hygiene training or be willing to gain within 3 months of appointment. COSHH training or be willing to gain within 6 months of appointment. First Aid training or be willing to gain within 6 months of appointment. Desirable Higher level education qualifications Knowledge and Expertise Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High level of co-ordination and organisational skills Basic risk assessment and risk management skills. Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively. Computer literacy. Basic understanding of issues affecting people with a Mental Illness or a Learning Disability in a rehabilitation environment Basic awareness of issues affecting health & social care. Desirable Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice or other therapies. Skills and interest in using a variety of activities and interventions relevant to the post including psychoeducation, creative activities, domestic skills, horticulture, exercise. Experience Essential At least three years' experience in a health care setting. Experience of organising and leading individual or group therapeutic activities. Experience of working with individuals with Learning Disabilities and/or Mental Health conditions. Desirable Experience of rehabilitation in the field of adult mental health Experience of working in the community. Experience of delivering adult education or psychoeducation Experience in an Occupational Therapy team. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level III or equivalent in relevant subject area. Food Hygiene training or be willing to gain within 3 months of appointment. COSHH training or be willing to gain within 6 months of appointment. First Aid training or be willing to gain within 6 months of appointment. Desirable Higher level education qualifications Knowledge and Expertise Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High level of co-ordination and organisational skills Basic risk assessment and risk management skills. Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively. Computer literacy. Basic understanding of issues affecting people with a Mental Illness or a Learning Disability in a rehabilitation environment Basic awareness of issues affecting health & social care. Desirable Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice or other therapies. Skills and interest in using a variety of activities and interventions relevant to the post including psychoeducation, creative activities, domestic skills, horticulture, exercise. Experience Essential At least three years' experience in a health care setting. Experience of organising and leading individual or group therapeutic activities. Experience of working with individuals with Learning Disabilities and/or Mental Health conditions. Desirable Experience of rehabilitation in the field of adult mental health Experience of working in the community. Experience of delivering adult education or psychoeducation Experience in an Occupational Therapy 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Bowmere Hospital Countess of Chester Health Park Chester CH2 1BQ Employer's website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)