Job Description

Main area

Occupational Therapist

Grade

Band 5

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref

373-SMH2441

Site

Alderley Unit Soss Moss.

Town

Nether Alderley

Salary

31,049 - 37,796 Plus Secure Allowance

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

31/07/2025 23:59

Job overview

This job involves working in low secure services with individuals with an Intellectual Disability and Autism.



The job requires the creative approach of an Occupational Therapist who is able to build strong therapeutic relationships within clear boundaries, and to apply a good understanding of relational security to engaging and motivating service users.

Main duties of the job

The role also involves use of meaningful activity to promote safe reintegration into the wider community and to reduce longer term risk.



Meaningful activity is provided both on the ward, the wider site and within the community.



We have a large therapies team and work closely to ensure that high quality care is provided across all members of the MDT

Working for our organisation

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 and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.



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.



We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.



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.

Detailed job description and main 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 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.



Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's 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 Trust's 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: cwp.recruitment@nhs.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.



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

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy State Registration with Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable criteria

Membership of professional body #

Knowledge & Expertise

Essential criteria

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 criteria

Training and presentation skills Has practically applied evidence based practice Evidence of research and clinical audit skills #

Experience

Essential criteria

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
Applicant requirements


You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.



Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Kate Sharp

Job title

Lead Occupational Therapist

Email address

kate.sharp3@nhs.net

Telephone number

07584557551

Additional information

If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or telephone 01244 393100

Please ring or email to arrange an informal visit.