Main area Occupational Therapist - East AOT Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: Role is subject to rota'd late shifts, weekends/ bank holidays Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Role is subject to rota'd late shifts, weekends/ bank holidays) Job ref 436-7095219
Employer Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Small Heath Health Centre Town Birmingham Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/04/2025 23:59
Band 6 Occupational Therapist - East Assertive Outreach Team
Band 6
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated and innovative Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge to work within our East Assertive Outreach Team.
Assertive Outreach services adopt a shared team approach, working together to support and engage service users with psychosis, many with a history of multiple admissions and with complex needs. The team caseload is smaller to reflect the intensity of the work with service users and provides opportunities for ongoing rehabilitation.
As an OT in our team, you will be working alongside the MDT to deliver interventions which enable individuals to participate in meaningful community activities, engage in treatment and live successfully in their own homes or supported accommodation.
You will work with service users, using assessments such as OCAIRS, MOHOST and Dialog +, to identify and overcome barriers to occupation and work towards goals which match their interests and values.
You will work closely with the clinical lead OT to grow and develop the occupational therapy pathway within AOT, meeting regularly as an OT team. As a Band 6 within the service, there will be opportunities to develop leadership skills through the supervision, coaching and mentoring of band 5 staff, as well as therapy support staff.
The Assertive Outreach service operates over 7 days per week, 365 days per year. Our shift patterns consist of day shifts (9:00am - 5:00pm), late shifts (12:00pm - 8:00pm) and weekends (9:00am - 5:00pm).
Main duties of the job
* You will work within the framework of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) to offer specific occupational therapy assessment and intervention. This will be goal orientated, focussed on developing positive routines, addressing difficulties with motivation, and looking to support individuals in developing self-management skills and strategies to maximise independence.
* You will empower and enable individuals to access community resources which support their social, employment, educational and recreational needs and goals. This will involve working closely with third sector agencies.
* You will produce reports and offer specialist advice regarding housing and support needs based on the outcomes of assessments and discussions with service users and their families/carers.
* AOT's adopt a whole team approach to the care of service users, meaning that there is a shared responsibility towards the team caseload. You will hold a small caseload of no more than eight service users and will need to have excellent time management skills to care coordinate as well as prioritise and manage referrals for occupational therapy.
* You will provide coaching and support to band 5 OT’s and support staff within the team, delegating where appropriate, to offer meaningful engagement and opportunities for individuals to build upon social skills and work towards their goals.
* The ability and willingness to travel across the Birmingham & Solihull area for work purposes is required for this role.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
* Has appropriate UK recognised professional qualification
* Evidence of CPD Post Qualification
* Additional training in clinical skills and/or leadership
* Experience working with severe and enduring mental health
* Understanding of recovery
* Experience using a range of assessment tools
* Previous experience working within AOT post qualification
* Experience of working with people with dual diagnosis and complex needs
* Experience of working with families and carers
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. 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.
Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.
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.
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