Job summary
Forensic Intensive Recovery Support Team (FIRST)
Band 6 Secure Care community OT
Diploma, BSC or MSC in Occupational Therapy - HCPC registration is required for this post.
F.I.R.S.T - is a multi-disciplinary community team addressing individual needs through bespoke packages of care within Secure Care and Offender Health.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapists to join our clinically innovative and developing community OT team. The FIRST team is a diverse workforce consisting of a full complement of professionals, supported by a range of recovery services, EBE, peer mentors, STR workers and an employment specialist.
The team offer a range of recovery and treatment opportunities for service users in the community from the most appropriate professional(s)/support staff at the right time. The service is investing in re-design in response to its success and the need for increased capacity and more diverse treatment pathways.
The team in reach to inpatient medium and low secure care services to service users preparing to transition to less restrictive environments in the community.
The post requires the candidates to have highly effective and adaptive communication styles and good conflict management strategies. When working with people with challenging behaviours you will need to demonstrate good well-being strategies for yourself and your colleagues and emotional intelligence.
The team have an active and positive attitude towards in innovation, audit, and service development. This is supported through regular supervision, reflective practice groups, peer supervision groups and annual development reviews. CPD is strongly supported and encouraged.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma, BSC(Hons) or MSC In Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate training in clinical models or approaches
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of working with people who exhibit challenging behaviours and or complex needs.
- oWorking in partnership with other professions or agencies
- oInclusive practices
- oEmpathy toward the service user population
- oA depth of understanding of the impact of mental ill health on community living.
- oExperience of supervising staff
Desirable
- Community care experience
- care co-ordinator role experience
knowldge and skills
Essential
- Application of risk assessment in treatment and operational management
- Evidence knowledge of the barriers of secure care service users in their transitions into community life
- Using effective communication skills in teams
Desirable
- Partnership working with community agencies.
personal qualities
Essential
- Work within a team and deliver on organisational / team objectives
- Can utilise conflict management strategies in difficult situations.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma, BSC(Hons) or MSC In Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate training in clinical models or approaches
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of working with people who exhibit challenging behaviours and or complex needs.
- oWorking in partnership with other professions or agencies
- oInclusive practices
- oEmpathy toward the service user population
- oA depth of understanding of the impact of mental ill health on community living.
- oExperience of supervising staff
Desirable
- Community care experience
- care co-ordinator role experience
knowldge and skills
Essential
- Application of risk assessment in treatment and operational management
- Evidence knowledge of the barriers of secure care service users in their transitions into community life
- Using effective communication skills in teams
Desirable
- Partnership working with community agencies.
personal qualities
Essential
- Work within a team and deliver on organisational / team objectives
- Can utilise conflict management strategies in difficult situations.
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).
