Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our community mental health team. We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist who has a passion for mental health, is highly motivated and enthusiastic. You will be part of a dynamic, supportive and diverse multi-disciplinary team.
Don't miss the opportunity to join a team of highly skilled clinicians working to make a difference.
This is an exciting time to join our Black Country Healthcare Foundation Trust to be part of the Community Mental Health Transformation.
Main duties of the job
You will be a qualified Occupational Therapist, preferably with experience of working with severe and enduring mental health service users.
As part of your role you will hold a caseload of OT specific cases, some of whom you will be the lead professional. You will also be providing group work as part of your role alongside other members of the MDT.
You will have experience of utilising a variety of Occupational Therapy interventions and have a good knowledge and experience of the Model of Human Occupation and associated assessments.
We have a robust Occupational Therapy leadership team in place and you will be provided with regular supervision and have access to our band 6 peer supervision forum. There will be opportunities to develop your clinical and professional practice in line with service user and organisational values.
The teams are committed to providing safe, sound and supportive services.
About us
As a trust we are committed to ensuring staffs wellbeing, providing access to various networks, trust wide mindfulness groups, self-referral physio services, staff counselling. In addition to this you will have access to the Vivup services, Car lease schemes and other benefits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a case load, including those with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
-To take a lead in promoting a recovery focused model of care which is responsive to service users and carer needs.
- To work as an autonomous practitioner within a multidisciplinary team setting, providing advice to the multidisciplinary team as required.
-The role will involve allocation of work and supervision of junior staff and students in the team
-To provide ongoing support on a daily basis, as well as supervision and personal Development Conversations.
-To provide specialist assessment and intervention through individual and group work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a case load, including those with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
-To take a lead in promoting a recovery focused model of care which is responsive to service users and carer needs.
- To work as an autonomous practitioner within a multidisciplinary team setting, providing advice to the multidisciplinary team as required.
-The role will involve allocation of work and supervision of junior staff and students in the team
-To provide ongoing support on a daily basis, as well as supervision and personal Development Conversations.
-To provide specialist assessment and intervention through individual and group work.
Person Specification
interview and application form
Essential
- current OT qualification
- mental health experience
- interview questions
Desirable
Person Specification
interview and application form
Essential
- current OT qualification
- mental health experience
- interview questions
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
