Occupational Therapist Crewe

Come and join our dynamic Adult and Older Adult Community Mental Health Team! We are looking for dedicated individuals who are committed to transforming community mental health services for our aging population. You will be working alongside a well-established MDT including social workers, mental health nurses, psychologists, pharmacists and many other AHPs who will support you in delivering excellent holistic care.

The post holder will be expected to work within the multidisciplinary team, managing a defined caseload of service users providing core occupational therapy interventions that enable individuals to work towards recovery, a valued lifestyle and aim for optimum level of functional ability. Crewe is well known for its extensive transportation links and thriving live music scene as well as a range of amenities that make it an up-and-coming town to work in. Crewe is undergoing extensive redevelopment and investment which goes further to improve the facilities available to the public. The post is also aligned to a thriving network of Care Community groups that support each other to tackle health inequalities, pool collective knowledge and services whilst also streamlining access to our respective areas.

Main duties of the job:

• The postholders will be expected to coordinate the OT service on their designated ward, and carry a clinical caseload.
• They will be responsible for supervising Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Technical instructors, and work alongside the Lead Occupational Therapist and other Specialist OTs in delivering service developments.
• These are ideal posts for adaptable, creative practitioners who are looking for opportunities to develop clinical leadership skills and further their specialism within mental health.
• The postholders will be skilled and experienced mental health practitioners who can take on complex cases, and can show evidence of understanding Community Mental Health Team.
• This is a busy team environment where no two days are the same requiring a high level of problem solving and organisation.
• The postholder will be able to supervise others in applying the 6Cs within acute care, understand governance issues and have knowledge of current evidence-based practice.

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 welcomes 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.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's 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.

Qualifications:

Essential: Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy, State Registration with Health and Care Professions Council.

Desirable: Membership of professional body.

Knowledge & Expertise:

Essential: Some knowledge of current best practice in OT, Knowledge of assessment tools and outcome measures, Ability to work autonomously with individuals and groups, Skills in handling and moving, Ability to support Occupational Therapy students and support staff, Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice, Understanding of team dynamics, Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, including CPA and risk assessment and management, Effective written and oral communication skills, Computer literacy, Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.

Desirable: Training and presentation skills, Has practically applied evidence-based practice, Evidence of research and clinical audit skills.

Experience:

Essential: Application of the occupational therapy process, Use of functional assessment and activity analysis, Documented evidence of continuing Professional Development, Experience working in mental health or supporting vulnerable adults.

Values (6 C's):

Essential: Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency).

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 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.