Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job summary We have a exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist working hours per week to help support ,provision of our patients in the Community .
Our team is based in The Fountains Health centre.
You will be part of an Integrated Care Community Team and be responsible for the Therapy provision for our patients.
This role is working in the Chester East Care Community Team, although the successful candidate will need to be flexible to support our colleagues within our 8 Care Community Teams in the Neighbourhood Group.
**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.
Main duties of the job To work autonomously as a specialist therapy practitioner within an integrated Care Community Team to deliver a high-quality Occupational Therapy service through assessment and treatment of patients referred with complex rehabilitation needs To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and communicate information to those agencies (either health or social background) involved, to meet the needs of the patient & plan effective care.
To participate in departmental In-service Training and Journal Club activities to further consolidate knowledge base and specialist clinical skills.
Participate in the CPD programme to share these skills with therapy and nursing colleagues.
To provide supervision, teaching and support to senior and junior staff, assistant staff and act as a clinical educator for undergraduate students.
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.
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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 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.
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 If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email or by calling 01244 393100.
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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 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 Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses.
Fieldwork educator's qualification HCPC registration Desirable Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT).
Knowledge and Expertise Essential Knowledge of Occupational Therapy specific theoretical frames of reference in line with evidence-based practice Professional guidelines and codes of conduct Critical appraisal Trust and Services policies procedures Evidence of CPD and portfolio demonstrating interest in a specialist area Commitment to Continuous Professional Development Access to transport for work purposes.
Adherence to the Code of Ethics and Professional Standards of the HCPC Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience, including a broad range of working in relevant fields Commitment to training and development Team working Reflective practice Desirable Experience of student clinical supervision Experience of day-to-day supervision of Band 5 and/or support staff