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.: Three acute adult mental health assessment wards A ward for people with dementia 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 and Occupational Therapy Technical Instructors. Benefit from ongoing professional development, including: Clinical supervision Annual appraisals A wide range of training opportunities Access to the Heart of Care training programme, which offers a range of development opportunities, training workshops, information sessions and events. The programme also provides pastoral support to enhance wellbeing, enable career progression and aims to help you feel welcomed and well equipped for your role. Free access to a fully equipped gym Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week), Monday to Friday We're looking for: We welcome applications from people who are: Passionate about mental health and improving lives. Caring, enthusiastic, adaptable and eager to learn. Highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. A team player who can take direction but is also able to work autonomously. 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 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 373-SMH2193-B RR Job locations Springview Unit Clatterbridge Hospital, Clatterbridge Road Bebington CH63 4JY 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 with experience in health care setting Good amount of experience in an Occupational therapy setting and willing to work towards NVQ Level III in relevant subject Level 1 certificate in Basic Food Hygiene or be willing to gain within 3 months of being in post Desirable Either have, or working towards ECDL or CLAIT qualification Knowledge & Expertise Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Skills in using a variety of activities and interventions relevant to the post including creative activities and domestic 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 adults with a mental health difficulty and / or learning disability Desirable Skills in leading groups. Experience Essential Experience in a health care setting Desirable Experience in adult mental health or learning disabilities Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level III or equivalent in relevant subject area with experience in health care setting Good amount of experience in an Occupational therapy setting and willing to work towards NVQ Level III in relevant subject Level 1 certificate in Basic Food Hygiene or be willing to gain within 3 months of being in post Desirable Either have, or working towards ECDL or CLAIT qualification Knowledge & Expertise Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Skills in using a variety of activities and interventions relevant to the post including creative activities and domestic 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 adults with a mental health difficulty and / or learning disability Desirable Skills in leading groups. Experience Essential Experience in a health care setting Desirable Experience in adult mental health or learning disabilities 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. Employer details Employer name Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Springview Unit Clatterbridge Hospital, Clatterbridge Road Bebington CH63 4JY Employer's website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)