Job summary
Employer heading
Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Reaside ICU
Band 5
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
A remarkable opportunity has arisen for a band 5 occupational therapist to work within the psychiatric intensive care (ICU) team. The role offers unique and diverse opportunities for personal growth and professional development and sits within the ICU team working alongside a range of multi-disciplinary staff including mental health nurses, health care assistants, activity workers and psychiatrists.
The post holder will work within the established team on the ICU supporting service users on admission and during their progression on the ward, delivering comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, formulation, and interventions, whilst using evidence-based practise to assist in developing individualised care plans, promoting independence and enhancing functional abilities whilst developing innovative ways to engage service users with complex needs. Additionally, there will be opportunities to assess service users prior to admission in external settings for you to provide input from an occupational therapy perspective to the clinical team.
As an occupational therapist, you will represent your profession and act as a role model in a manner that positively reflects the trauma informed care philosophy of the secure service and the wider values of the organization.
Main duties of the job
The service users we care for often have very complex mental health needs, and at times may display very challenging behaviour. Therefore, staff will be required to demonstrate a range of skills including effective communication, empathy, self-awareness, and critical self-reflection skills. The individual would need to have the ability to manage their own reactions and responses to challenging behaviours effectively. You will be able to promote the philosophy of Occupational Therapy and evaluate the outcomes of the service.
- To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in a range of settings.
- To maintain clinical records.
- To develop post graduate skills and knowledge through participation in the preceptorship programme.
- To support a recovery focussed care pathway
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
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Occupational Therapy Degree
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential criteria
- Application of the OT process within a mental health setting
- Evidence of caseload management
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
- Group work skills
- Managing small projects
- Positive attitude to supervision and appraisal
Personal
Essential criteria
- Maintain professional boundaries
- Manage stressful situations
- Demonstrate a positive attitude towards the service user
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
- Michael Nti-Wireko
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01213013200
List jobs with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Allied Health Professions or all sectors