Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, permanent Occupational therapy assistant working within Eating Disorders Mental Health in Springview, Clatterbridge hospital.
The successful applicant needs to be able to work as part of the Occupational Therapy Team, taking direction from the qualified OT's but also to show initiative and self-direction when working independently. The post will be on the well established 14 bedded Oaktrees ward, specialising in eating disorders.
For more information and an opportunity to discuss the post or visit the service please contact:
Susie Walsh Lead Occupational Therapist on 01513435525
The posts are 37.5 hours (Monday - Friday) with the possibility of working weekends in the future.
Working hours are presently between 8:30 - 4:30 (subject to change)
The successful applicant will be part of the wider Occupational therapy team who work across the entire Springview unit on the other 5 wards.
Main duties of the job
The person will need to demonstrate a good understanding of Occupational therapy, mental health conditions, be enthusiastic and display a person- centred approach.
Previous experience in working within Occupational therapy or with Individuals experiencing mental health conditions would be advantageous to this post.
An interest in arts/crafts and activities to engage patients who are suffering with mental health conditions is essential.
The successful individual will need to be an enthusiastic, passionate, adaptable, and highly motivated, with a keen interest in mental health. You will be part of an established, friendly, integrated multidisciplinary team, as well as receiving support, direction, and supervision from senior Occupational Therapy staff.
As a Trust, we encourage commitment to clinical supervision, annual appraisal and mandatory training.
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 aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
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 aValues 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. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
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.
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 or 3 years experience in an occupational therapy setting and willing to work towards NVQ Level III in relevant subject.
- Current disability equipment training or be willing to gain within 6 months of appointment.
Desirable
- Either have, or working towards ECDL or CLAIT qualification
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication 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 older people with mental health problems
- Basic awareness of issues affecting health and social care.
Desirable
- Skills in leading groups.
- Skills in using a variety of activities and interventions relevant to the post including creative activities and domestic skills.
Experience
Essential
Desirable
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.
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 .
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Springview, Clatterbridge hospital
Clatterbridge Road
Bebington
CH63 4JY