Forensic Intensive Recovery Support Team (FIRST)
Band 6 Secure Care Community OT
Diploma, BSC or MSC in Occupational Therapy - HCPC registration is required for this post.
F.I.R.S.T - is a multi-disciplinary community team addressing individual needs through bespoke packages of care within Secure Care and Offender Health.
FIRST supports the discharge of patients from secure hospitals in the West Midlands. The current post involves the discharge of patients from St Andrew's Healthcare Birmingham.
Main Duties of the Job
We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our clinically innovative and developing community OT team. The FIRST team is a diverse workforce consisting of a full complement of professionals, supported by a range of recovery services, EBE, peer mentors, STR workers, and an employment specialist.
The team offers a range of recovery and treatment opportunities for service users in the community from the most appropriate professional(s)/support staff at the right time.
The team in-reach to inpatient medium and low secure care services to service users preparing to transition to less restrictive environments in the community.
The post requires the candidates to have highly effective and adaptive communication styles and good conflict management strategies. When working with people with challenging behaviours, you will need to demonstrate good well-being strategies for yourself and your colleagues and emotional intelligence.
The team has an active and positive attitude towards innovation, audit, and service development. This is supported through regular supervision, reflective practice groups, peer supervision groups, and annual development reviews. CPD is strongly supported and encouraged.
About Us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing, and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive, and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job Responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
* Diploma, BSC(Hons) or MSC in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
* Evidence of postgraduate training in clinical models or approaches
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of working with people who exhibit challenging behaviours and/or complex needs.
* Working in partnership with other professions or agencies
* Inclusive practices
* Empathy toward the service user population
* A depth of understanding of the impact of mental ill health on community living.
* Experience of supervising staff
Desirable
* Community care experience
* Care coordinator role experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Application of risk assessment in treatment and operational management
* Evidence knowledge of the barriers of secure care service users in their transitions into community life
* Using effective communication skills in teams
Desirable
* Partnership working with community agencies.
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Work within a team and deliver on organisational/team objectives
* Can utilise conflict management strategies in difficult situations.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
FIRST St Andrews
70 Dogpool Lane
Birmingham
B30 2XR
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