About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our Child and Young Persons Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) 0-18 team. This exciting opportunity involves working with children and young people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties and providing specialist occupational therapy interventions as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
What we are looking for:
Essential qualifications: Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration. Experience: demonstrable experience Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to engage young people and families effectively. Expertise in delivering a range of therapeutic interventions. Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise and mentor junior staff. Commitment: Passion for working with children and young people in mental health and a commitment to person-centred, compassionate care.
This Band 7 Occupational Therapist role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children & young people, providing specialist care in a rewarding and challenging environment. If you are passionate about mental health and occupational therapy, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
What we offer:
A supportive & collaborative working environment & opportunities for development Access to regular clinical supervision The chance to be part of an innovative & forward-thinking team Commitment to improving outcomes Opportunity to be part of AHP networks & best practice groups Flexible working
Main Duties:
Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to support service users in achieving their therapeutic goals & enhancing their independence in daily activities. Deliver comprehensive assessments, treatment, & management plans focusing on functional & sensory needs for children & young people with complex mental health conditions. Conduct interventions that promote skill development in areas such as self-care, school participation, & social integration, enabling young people to manage the impact of their mental health on daily functioning. Actively participate in care planning, offering expert advice on adaptations & strategies to support recovery & promote resilience. Offer training, advice, & consultation to colleagues, families & external agencies on the role of occupational therapy in mental health, helping to build capacity & enhance outcomes for young people. Contribute to the development & pathways of the wider occupational therapy service within CYPMHS. Contribute to service development & innovation, ensuring that the occupational therapy service is evidence-based, cost-effective & aligned with best practices and CYPMHS guidelines.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, 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 think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
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. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] 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.
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.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oDiploma or BSc in Occupational Therapy oRegistration with Health and Care Professions Council oSignificant post-graduate training and experience equivalent to MSc level qualification / or MSc in subject area relevant to post oExperience in Practice Placement Education
Desirable
oMembership of the professional body oLevel 2 or Level 3 training in Sensory Integration oQI training
Knowledge and Expertise Essential
oAdvanced clinical knowledge and expertise relevant to the specialty including complex mental health, neurodevelopmental and physical health conditions impacting young people oAdvanced knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy oKnowledge and application of sensory processes oWorking knowledge of clinical governance and clinical audit/research oAble to recognise and manage complex risk oExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including skills in presentation and training oClear understanding of current legislation and guidance affecting Health and Social Services and its implications for occupational therapy and this client group oAbility to work under pressure, meet deadlines and assess priorities oAdvanced interpersonal, negotiation and organisational skills, with individuals and groups oGroup leadership skills oComputer literacy
Desirable
oResearch skills oExperience as a care co-ordinator/key worker
Experience Essential
oAt least 3 years in the clinical specialty oExperience of working in a multidisciplinary environment oExperience of leading and supervising staff and students oExperience in using staff appraisal process oExperience of service development and evidence of service innovation oWorking knowledge of clinical audit oDocumented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
oMinimum of 4 years post registration experience oExperience of working at a Band 7 level oExperience across different pathways with children and young people (acute inpatient, crisis, community) oExperience of providing consultation/training to professionals
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 Elm House
The Priory Unit, Lea Bank Cl,
Macclesfield
SK11 8HE
Employer's website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)