Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
At BSMHFT, we are always seeking to improve the way we provide interventions and develop new clinical skills and expertise. We are expanding our Hub OT team in the North of Birmingham and looking for an experienced mental health OT with a keen interest in recovery orientated approaches and innovation in their clinical practice.
You will need to be committed to recovery-based personalised care and excited about opportunities to work with EBE and community colleagues in creating co-produced interventions and groups that meet the demands of our diverse communities. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, evidence of post qualification study, and experience of working with service users and colleagues in a way that reflects our Trust Values by providing committed and high-quality care.
Applicants will have opportunities to work alongside OT staff in CMHTs across the city, carry a small caseload, and deliver interventions with our apprentice, Technical Instructors, OT, and team colleagues. OT staff enjoy good relationships with our multi-disciplinary teams, and it is important to us that our OTs are flexible, energetic, have a positive attitude, and demonstrate an ability to work autonomously when needed.
Main duties of the job
We offer regular supervision, a peer support group, journal club, and opportunities to join special interest groups and access space for reflection and complex case discussion. Occupational Therapy staff attend regular OT meetings in addition to local CMHT team meetings to develop good OT networks, share best practices, and consider service improvements both within the Trust and AHP services. We are committed to providing opportunities for career development, including management and clinical CPD, flexible working, and resources to support staff mental and physical well-being. We have access to coaching, participation, and training in Quality Improvement projects and excellent training resources across Trust sites.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us improve mental health well-being 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 by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to ensure 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 in 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
Qualifications
* Registered with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist
* Evidence of postgraduate education above statutory and mandatory requirements, either leadership or clinical
* Evidence of postgraduate courses in areas of clinical expertise or leadership
Experience
* Evidence of mental health experience in previous posts with an understanding of the needs of service users and issues affecting families and carers
* Proficiency and experience in using outcome measures to assist in care planning and to monitor progress
* Ability to describe a detailed understanding of the needs and difficulties affecting service users with mental illness
* Recognises the importance of personalised care when identifying and setting goals and supporting service users in planning interventions
* Takes advantage of development opportunities including additional mentoring or supervision roles, leadership roles, participating in audit, and course attendance
Skills and qualities
* Demonstrates good awareness of development needs and manages workload and time effectively
* Good communication skills and ability to articulate views about mental health care
* Able to reflect on skills and qualities
* Understanding of the importance of providing care in a way that respects service users' cultural needs and diversity
* Communicates interest and enthusiasm for mental health and team working, demonstrating initiative and ideas positively
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.
Occupational Therapy Manager and Clinical Lead
£37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro rata
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