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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to apply for a post within Personality and Complex Trauma (PACT) Service within FTB.
This team is for young people with complex presentations and works with young people both in the community and in reaching into hospital. The role requires a highly skilled OT who has exceptional skills in the clinical management of young people with emotional, social and interpersonal difficulties often with complex trauma. You will have the opportunity to work with young people to promote safety and to help them to recognise their strengths using a goal-based approach.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to hold a small clinical caseload of 6-8 young people. The work is city-wide and MDT based. You will have the opportunity to help both young people and services around them. This role will allow the development/consolidation of specialist Occupational Therapy skills; independent working, managing an Occupation Focused caseload, supporting the wider MDT through generic tasks such as initial assessments.
This post will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, and the CORE CAMHs Teams, and with external partner agencies involved in the care of the young people with complex needs.
Working for our organisation
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity within FTB PACT Team (employed by Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust)
Person specification
Qualifications
* Occupational Therapy Degree/ Diploma and HCPC registration
* Evidence of skills / further training in the area of working with complex mental health difficulties and presentations
* Relevant MSc learning
* Experience of using Occupational Case Formulation
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of teaching, training, staff support, research, supervision
* Knowledge of attachment/trauma theory and implications on physical, social and emotional development and functional skills
Analytical and Judgement Skills
* Experience of audit and understanding of research principles
* Experience of contributing to planning and evaluation of services
Professional / Managerial / Specialist Knowledge
* Experience of using specialist mental health approaches including working with neurodiversity, complex trauma and learning disabilities/difficulties
* Experience of championing the role of OT at system levels
Personal Skills / Abilities and Attributes
* Able to work with clients, families and network in crisis and resistant to professional input
* Excellent personal management skills such as resilience, self-care, seeking support
* Commitment to client group and mental health services
Other Requirements
* Ability to travel across the city of Birmingham, between bases and within the community for work purposes.
* Valid Drivers License and Car owner (or have daily access to a car) for work purposes.
As a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs, and promoting their health and welfare.
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