Job summary
Employer heading
Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist - Meadowcroft
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
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to take up a band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist (OT) within our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Meadowcroft at Mary Seacole House. This post offers a development opportunity for a current band 5 to have a development plan to support with transitioning and developing band 6 skills.
You will be based on the PICU wards, working as a key member of that team where you will manage, develop and deliver occupational therapy (OT) provision to a designated caseload. You will focus on occupational performance, complex mental health presentations, risk management and evaluating outcomes aligned to personalised care plans. You will implement and facilitate individual and group programmes of clinical intervention in collaboration with Occupational Therapy assistants, activity workers and other professionals for effective recovery and discharge.
Whilst you will be based with a specific ward team, as a member of the wider occupational therapy service there may be occasions when flexibility of location is required to accommodate clinical need. The post holder is expected to work shift patterns provided over a 7-day period, working closely with the band 7 Occupational Therapist, Ward Manager, Matron, Lead Occupational Therapist for Acute and Urgent Care, and the ward multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
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.
You will be involved in a variety of professional roles, demonstrating excellent communicate and professional skills and knowledge to work effectively across the service, with the ability to work on your own initiative and as a committed team player. You will provide leadership within the team to include supporting the day-to-day decision making on the ward, being significantly involved in facilitating supervision, taking forward quality initiatives, implementing change and service developments that support the trust strategy. You will be expected to be flexible in your approach and to welcome the opportunity to build on your existing experience and skills.
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
OT Registration
Essential criteria
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable criteria
- Mental Health Experience
- Leadership
- Groupwork
- Sensory work
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Taryn Volante
- Job title
- Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07812260801
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