Job summary 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 Looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist who wants to work in a supportive and progressive Community Learning Disability Team. The team comprises Nurses, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and Physiotherapists who are all aiming to carry out specialist assessments and interventions, which can adapt this to meet the different needs of the people they are working with. You will be joining other OT's, both within the team but also across the LD services within the Trust, that are focused on providing evidence based input, especially around grading and adapting someone's development in skills and the importance of meaningful activities to aid quality of life and provide purpose for day to day living. This will be supported by engagement and participation in LD OT service wide study days and AHP events that are run both within CWP and externally. The team are always wanting to look at how best to provide the most effective service for people who access it and this includes carrying out QI projects and research. There is also links with CANDDID to support future research projects. There is opportunity to identify areas of specialism/ interest within OT that the team would want to support developing further. The team works across two bases, one in Chester and one in Winsford and so the designated base can be agreed with the successful applicant. Main duties of the job To work using a high level of expertise within the multidisciplinary team, managing a caseload of service users including those with different severity of learning disabilities and other conditions. Providing core occupational therapy interventions that enable individuals to work towards a valued lifestyle and aim for optimum level of functional ability, including; bringing a focus on meaningful occupation and its impact on behaviour and function for service users and specialist advice to other team members and other agencies. To carry out sensory processing assessments and provide interventions and recommendations to service users, family/ carers and support staff to optimise their sensory input. To ensure that upto date electronic records are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards. To support the completion of general team work, including initial assessments, duty and assessments/ interventions that are not profession specific. Also providing guidance to others in the team and new colleagues when they join. 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 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 373-LD0500 Job locations Wyvern House/ Eastway The Drumbar/ Liverpool Road Winsford/ 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 £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. 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 £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. 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 Diploma or BSc in Occupational Therapy. Registration with Health Care Professional Council Postgraduate training in sensory integration/ sensory processing difficulties or willing to complete such training. Evidence of CPD/ postgraduate training relevant to working with people with learning disabilities and other associate conditions. Desirable Membership of Professional Body Leadership training Additional training in Challenging Behaviours (Behaviours of Concern), Autism, PIMD etc. Knowledge Essential Advanced clinical skills relevant to speciality Knowledge around the use of disability equipment for complex needs. Training, presentation and facilitation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good knowledge and awareness of current legislation and guidance pertaining to services for adults with learning disabilities and its implications for OT. Good knowledge of effective care planning, including with complex cases. Ability to manage own caseload and work as part of a team. Good knowledge of principles of clinical governance. Desirable Resolution of complex professional and ethical issues. Research/ QI project experience. Group leadership skills. Experience Essential Experience in learning disability/ mental health. Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment. Experience of working with people with complex and challenging behaviours. Experience of supervising and supporting students. Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development. Experience of introducing new and innovative interventions. Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities. Desirable Experience of working in a Community LD/ MH Team. Working knowledge of clinical audit. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma or BSc in Occupational Therapy. Registration with Health Care Professional Council Postgraduate training in sensory integration/ sensory processing difficulties or willing to complete such training. Evidence of CPD/ postgraduate training relevant to working with people with learning disabilities and other associate conditions. Desirable Membership of Professional Body Leadership training Additional training in Challenging Behaviours (Behaviours of Concern), Autism, PIMD etc. Knowledge Essential Advanced clinical skills relevant to speciality Knowledge around the use of disability equipment for complex needs. Training, presentation and facilitation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good knowledge and awareness of current legislation and guidance pertaining to services for adults with learning disabilities and its implications for OT. Good knowledge of effective care planning, including with complex cases. Ability to manage own caseload and work as part of a team. Good knowledge of principles of clinical governance. Desirable Resolution of complex professional and ethical issues. Research/ QI project experience. Group leadership skills. Experience Essential Experience in learning disability/ mental health. Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment. Experience of working with people with complex and challenging behaviours. Experience of supervising and supporting students. Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development. Experience of introducing new and innovative interventions. Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities. Desirable Experience of working in a Community LD/ MH Team. Working knowledge of clinical audit. 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). 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. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Wyvern House/ Eastway The Drumbar/ Liverpool Road Winsford/ Chester CH2 1BQ Employer's website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)