Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
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-oriented 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 a regular OT meeting 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 wellbeing. We have access to coaching, participation, and training in Quality Improvement projects and excellent training resources across Trust sites.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist
* Evidence of post-graduate education above statutory and mandatory requirements, either leadership or clinical
* Evidence of post-graduate 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
* Recognising the importance of personalised care when identifying and setting goals and supporting service users in planning interventions
* Experience in development opportunities including additional mentoring or supervision roles, leadership roles, participating in audits, and course attendance
Skills and qualities
* Good awareness of development needs and ability to manage workload and time effectively
* Good communication skills and ability to articulate views about mental health care
* Ability to reflect on skills and qualities
* Understanding of the importance of providing care that respects service users' cultural needs and diversity
* Ability to communicate interest and enthusiasm for mental health and team working, demonstrating initiative and ideas positively
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process, you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; however, all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process, we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name: Sanam Nahal, Job title: Occupational Therapy Manager and Clinical Lead, Email address: sanam.nahal@nhs.net, Telephone number: 07985883011
Please arrange to come and meet us. We are happy to answer any questions that you might have about this position.
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