An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the dynamic forward-thinking Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Team on a fixed-term basis for 12 months to cover maternity leave. The post is a full-time position (37.5 hours a week); however, part-time and/or job sharing would be considered for the right applicant/s.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a specialist area of occupational therapy practice and work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality and evidence-based practice for clients of the CWP Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Services. The successful applicant will offer specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment focusing on perinatal mental health, transition to parenthood, and consider the infant and mother-infant relationship.
This post is to caseload hold in the Wirral area of the CWP patch with the team's base being at Pioneer Business Park, Ellesmere Port.
Main duties of the job
This is a fixed-term position for 12 months to cover maternity leave for 37.5 hours per week, covering core working hours (9am-5pm) Monday to Friday. Flexible/job-share/part-time arrangements may be considered.
The team covers the whole of the CWP footprint and four maternity units across the patch including: Arrowe Park Hospital - Wirral, Countess of Chester Hospital - Chester, Leighton Hospital - Crewe, and Macclesfield District & General Hospital - Macclesfield. This post is to caseload hold in the Wirral part of our patch.
The clinical team mainly operates agile working with a weekly meeting held at the base and offers clinics across the patch; therefore, ability to travel is necessary for this role.
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 is 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 aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council. Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Evidence of post-registration study
Desirable
* Membership of professional body
* Practice placement education qualification
* Evidence of post-registration study in a field relevant to post e.g. PSI, CBT
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
* Up to date knowledge and Application of current best Practice in Occupational Therapy and relevant Speciality.
* Application of Occupational Therapy Outcome measures and Models of practice
* A sound knowledge of the core skills of Occupational Therapy and their application in this field.
* Able to communicate effectively. Possess good listening skills.
* Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge base and rate personal experience of use of: CPA, Assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation, Quality and clinical audit, Health & Safety, Risk management, Mental Health Act, The application of practical and theoretical knowledge in contemporary health care e.g. Application of intervention strategies, A knowledge of National OT Strategies e.g. Recovering Ordinary Lives, Clinical Governance
* Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Health Profession Councils standards of Proficiency and the Occupational therapists responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base.
* Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts of mentorship, and supervision. Evidence of active participation in supervision and the appraisal process
Desirable
* Proactive in the implementation of change
Experience
Essential
* Have 2 years post-graduate experience in a mental health setting as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist or equivalent
* Experience in Group and individual interventions.
* Experience working in a collaborative way with the MDT and service users/carers
* Experience of working With the service user group applicable to post applied for
* Experience in training other professionals and students
* Experience of managing case work and liaison with community agencies, both statutory and nonstatutory.
Desirable
* Experience of research and audit
Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pioneer Business Park, North Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 1AD
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