Job summary
At BSMHFT, we are always seeking to improve the way we provide interventions and develop new clinical skills and expertise. We are looking to recruit an experienced mental health OT who is motivated, enthusiastic and committed to professional and clinical development within Solar, our Young Person's service in Solihull.
Solar, is part of our Integrated Community Care and Recovery Service (ICCR) providing recovery based care both within our rehabilitation units and in our community based teams. We are striving to provide the best quality care we can, engaging with community partners and specialist services, listening to families and carers by working collaboratively and stressing the importance of engaging with service users to co-produce services that are responsive and meets the needs of the young people that we see.
The successful applicant will be committed to multi-disciplinary and partnership working, demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to engage collaboratively with individuals and families. You will need to be flexible, energetic, have a positive attitude and demonstrate an ability to work autonomously. Communication is important to our team, and so it is vital that you enjoy partnership working and will be able to establish good networks with our Recovery College and other voluntary, statutory and independent agencies.
Main duties of the job
In terms of your OT practice, the successful applicant will;
- Have significant post qualification experience in working with young people or adults who have a mental health condition and can demonstrate a level of clinical expertise in the assessment of an individuals occupational needs and functioning.
- Manage a defined caseload of children and young people with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in a range of settings.
- Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services within the Solar service and hold responsibility for projects that are within scope for Occupational Therapy involvement or leadership.
- Regularly supervise OT students on placement, support and provide leadership for junior staff through supervision and appraisal.
- Actively contribute to the development of the Trust OT and AHP service, participate in wider Trust meetings, attending CPD forums and by paying attention to their own professional development by undertaking required and specialist training.
- The successful post holder will have a keen interest in recovery orientated approaches, co-production and collaborative work and will work closely within the team to provide OT assessment and intervention informed by OT and specialist assessments, the use of outcome measures and feedback from our service users and families.
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.
Please view our video, link below, for further insight about working as an OT at BSMHFT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8IVUHYD1Ug
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Please view our video, link below, for further insight about working as an OT at BSMHFT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8IVUHYD1Ug
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy Registered with HPC Evidence of CPD including recent post graduate training relevant to clinical speciality
- Previous experience of providing a service to children/young/adults as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Postgraduate training relevant to specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of mental health experience in previous posts with an understanding of the needs of young people, service users and issues affecting families and carers
- . Proficiency and experience in using outcome measures to assist in care planning and to monitor progress
Desirable
- Candidate is able to describe a detailed understanding of the needs and difficulties affecting young people and their development
- Applicant has taken advantage of development opportunities including additional mentoring or supervision roles, leadership roles, participating in audit, course attendance
- Candidate is able to recognise the importance of personalised care when identifying and setting goals and supporting service user in planning interventions
Skills and Qualities
Essential
- Applicant demonstrates good awareness of their development needs, is able to describe how they manage their workload and time management
- Applicant demonstrates good communication skills and is able to articulate their views about mental health care to a good level .
- Applicant is able to reflect on their skills and qualities
Desirable
- Applicant has an understanding of the importance of providing care in a way that is respectful of a service users cultural needs and is respectful of diversity
- Applicant is able to communicate their interest and enthusiasm for mental health and team working, demonstrating their initiative and ideas in a positive way
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy Registered with HPC Evidence of CPD including recent post graduate training relevant to clinical speciality
- Previous experience of providing a service to children/young/adults as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Postgraduate training relevant to specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of mental health experience in previous posts with an understanding of the needs of young people, service users and issues affecting families and carers
- . Proficiency and experience in using outcome measures to assist in care planning and to monitor progress
Desirable
- Candidate is able to describe a detailed understanding of the needs and difficulties affecting young people and their development
- Applicant has taken advantage of development opportunities including additional mentoring or supervision roles, leadership roles, participating in audit, course attendance
- Candidate is able to recognise the importance of personalised care when identifying and setting goals and supporting service user in planning interventions
Skills and Qualities
Essential
- Applicant demonstrates good awareness of their development needs, is able to describe how they manage their workload and time management
- Applicant demonstrates good communication skills and is able to articulate their views about mental health care to a good level .
- Applicant is able to reflect on their skills and qualities
Desirable
- Applicant has an understanding of the importance of providing care in a way that is respectful of a service users cultural needs and is respectful of diversity
- Applicant is able to communicate their interest and enthusiasm for mental health and team working, demonstrating their initiative and ideas in a positive way
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).
