Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor Chester, England
Job description
Would you like to use your creative and practical skills to support people to recover from mental illness? Do you enjoy supporting others to do activities?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor post in the Therapy service based at Bowmere Hospital, Chester. You will be working with adult mental health service users, who are experiencing acute mental illness requiring inpatient care. Occupational Therapy aims to support service users toward independence and safe discharge, using a person centred approach.
You will work as part of the Occupational Therapy team to facilitate a varied programme of therapeutic activities, working in small groups or individually. Therapy interventions may range from supporting a person with daily living skills, to managing anxiety, and taking part in leisure activities - no two days are the same. You will help Occupational Therapists with assessments and intervention, and also contribute to keeping the Therapy department welcoming and maintained, and work as part of the ward team. This post is full time, Monday – Friday 8.30-4.30pm.
You will be working within a busy hospital environment and enjoy being in a team. You should have had relevant previous experience, and can demonstrate understanding of person-centred care and the 6Cs.
This post would suit a motivated and organised team worker who has a genuine interest in promoting wellbeing for people experiencing mental illness. It would also suit people who enjoy creative problem solving, doing practical activities and engaging with a wide range of people.
Applicants will be required to have evidence of relevant experience and have an understanding of person centred working and the 6 Cs.
Our Therapy team includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and a Fitness service. We have a well resourced Therapy department within Bowmere Hospital and a large gym.
Staff benefits:
- Support for Continuing Professional Development, including dedicated training opportunities for Allied Health Professional support workers.
- Access to regular clinical and management supervision from a senior Occupational Therapist
- Staff wellbeing opportunities including restorative supervision and workforce wellbeing service
- Office space and laptop for work purposes
- Staff gym membership scheme for on-site gym
- Free parking
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification)andvalues.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values 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 Trust’s 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 Trust’s 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 your disability 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 also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES’ to the question in the application form.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
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.
CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
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.
