Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a full time Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) position at the Oleaster, Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) male inpatient ward. The individual will need to facilitate group activities, 1:1 session and assist and support the qualified occupational therapy staff, nursing staff and ward manager as required. Hours would be varied, working flexibly in the week and at the weekend to facilitate a 7-day service, which meets the needs of the service user. You will be based in Magnolia Suite, working as a key member of that team where you will use meaningful activity to promote the health, wellbeing and functional abilities of patients on the ward, as part of their overall multidisciplinary care plan. You will support service users to engage in a therapeutic programme of care, as delegated by an occupational therapist, nurse, ward manager demonstrating adherence to the Trust Values and operating as a member of the team, service, and organisation. The activities will involve both one to one work and groupwork, both on the unit and with individuals' accessing community resources which supports the use of activity to aid recovery and enable a timely and sustained discharge. Therefore, it is important that you are able to work dynamically and be able to think of creative and new ideas. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the development and delivery of treatment and care plans where appropriate under the direction and supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist and in collaboration with the nursing team and ward manager. Theses duties will extend to using The Occupational Therapy Process to assist in assessment, planning and the implementation of Therapeutic Activities within an In-Patient Mental Health Setting. We can offer a range of training and development opportunities linked to your personal development plan, access to a network of OTs and other allied health professionals (AHPs) within acute services and across our organisation and the opportunity to be involved in shaping the services of the future. 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. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 436-7007624 Job locations Oleaster 6 Mindelsohn Crescent Birmingham B15 2SY Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will be joining a hard-working multi-disciplinary team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for service users and carers and will champion our philosophy of care; that the service user is at the heart of everything that we do. In return, we can offer a range of training and development opportunities linked to your personal development plan, access to OTAs within acute services and supervision across our organisation and the opportunity to be involved in shaping the services of the future. Please see attached Job description Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will be joining a hard-working multi-disciplinary team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for service users and carers and will champion our philosophy of care; that the service user is at the heart of everything that we do. In return, we can offer a range of training and development opportunities linked to your personal development plan, access to OTAs within acute services and supervision across our organisation and the opportunity to be involved in shaping the services of the future. Please see attached Job description Person Specification Interview and Application Essential NVQ level 3 qualification in care, specific technical skill, or equivalent qualifications (E.g., 2 A-Levels A-C or higher) Experience of working with people who have mental health conditions Desirable Experience in healthcare working in an acute setting Experience with delivering 1:1/group theraputic interventions Person Specification Interview and Application Essential NVQ level 3 qualification in care, specific technical skill, or equivalent qualifications (E.g., 2 A-Levels A-C or higher) Experience of working with people who have mental health conditions Desirable Experience in healthcare working in an acute setting Experience with delivering 1:1/group theraputic interventions Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Employer details Employer name Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Oleaster 6 Mindelsohn Crescent Birmingham B15 2SY Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)