09 Oct
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham
Job description
Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant to work as part of the Reaside Clinic Occupational Therapy Department .
Reaside is a male medium secure service providing care for service users with challenging behaviours and a range of clinical will be working with the Occupational Therapy team to deliver one to one interventions as well as in group work and will require practical and creative skills in order to promote independence and to improve overall emotional wellbeing.
Therapeutic interventions are supported by a well-equipped environment which includes a gym, kitchen, education suite, art room, gardens, woodwork shop, library, and group rooms.
We have our own forensic community OT team and partnerships that support transitions out into the community.
Main duties of the job
You will be supported by the Occupational Therapist and will receive regular management supervision and clinical supervision.
Training and development will be provided in line with discussed development would require someone to have NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification and a good understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy / provision of activities within a mental health setting.
Overall we are looking for a motivated and confident member of staff who wants to work within a recovery and person centred model.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)
Person Specification
Clinical & Technical Skills
Essential
Hold an NVQ level 3 in Healthcare or relevant qualification.
Desirable
Experience within OT role
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Competency in one or more leisure / creative / technical activity
- Demonstrate an understanding of OT
Personal qualities
Essential
- Understands the broad principles of the person centred recovery approach
▶️ Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant - Reaside Clinic
🖊️ Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Birmingham