Job summary
We welcome applicantions from current Band 5 staff or recent graduates with a strong interest and a commitment to developing skills and expertise in delivering quality interventions to service users accessing our community mental health teams. We have permanent and fixed term 18 month positions available. Our CMHT's are part of our Integrated Community Care and Recovery Directorate (ICCR), and the successful applicant join our team of Band 6, Apprentice and Technical Instructors, managed by a Band 7 Clinical Lead and Manager.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about recovery, co-production, and will be able to engage with service users in developing personalised care that is both meaningful to them and promotes their wellbeing.
We can offer you a preceptorship and mentoring during your first year in post and training opportunities to support your career development. ICCR also has an active peer support and online led CPD meeting and we have access to role specific training. You will be managed by OT managers, receive caseload management, regular management and clinical supervision. OT staff have access to a wide range of wellbeing support,job planning leadership opportunities. We also offer support for flexible working and those returning from career breaks. Our managers are committed to developing an open learning environment where staff can share good practice, work on community service developments, QI and Leadership projects.
Main duties of the job
Our CMHT Teams are committed to providing the best care we can and our staff are encouraged to develop their clinical skills as OT's and to contribute effectively as MDT members.
All OT's carry caseloads, are involved in triage and assessment and aim to deliver care consistent with our Trust values and strategic priorities. As part of an OT team, you will work closely with other OT and MDT members, escalating cases of concern when needed and being involved with multi agency working, including third sector and stautory organisations.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Is registered with HCPC as a qualified OT or is working on completing accreditation as an Occupational Therapist with a strong interest in mental health care.
Desirable
- Evidence of attending courses prior to training or a committment to further training in clinical and/or leadership skills.
Experience
Essential
- Candidate has experience of placement or work within mental health setting and is able to describe the role of OT and needs of service users, at a level appropriate to their experiences.
- Application demonstrates interest in supporting service users within a recovery based framework with an understanding of personalised care planning.
- Applicant has an understanding of outcome measures used in mental health and their application in assessment and care planning process.
Desirable
- Applicant has experience or has sought out information about work in CMHT and is aware of the needs of this client group and issues that impact them.
Skills and Qualities
Essential
- Application form demonstrates good communication and organisational skills and describes effective communication with others, including staff, service users and families.
- Candidate is able to describe how they structure their work practices with regard to adhering to standards, organisation and prioritisation of workload.
- Applicant demonstrates enthusiasm and awareness of developmental needs and is prepared to undertake competency based tasks and training to develop their practiice
Desirable
- Application form shows awareness of values that are important to the team, including the importance of inclusivity, co production and acountability
- Candidates application indicates ability to work independently and under supervision if indicated and use initiative when needed/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Is registered with HCPC as a qualified OT or is working on completing accreditation as an Occupational Therapist with a strong interest in mental health care.
Desirable
- Evidence of attending courses prior to training or a committment to further training in clinical and/or leadership skills.
Experience
Essential
- Candidate has experience of placement or work within mental health setting and is able to describe the role of OT and needs of service users, at a level appropriate to their experiences.
- Application demonstrates interest in supporting service users within a recovery based framework with an understanding of personalised care planning.
- Applicant has an understanding of outcome measures used in mental health and their application in assessment and care planning process.
Desirable
- Applicant has experience or has sought out information about work in CMHT and is aware of the needs of this client group and issues that impact them.
Skills and Qualities
Essential
- Application form demonstrates good communication and organisational skills and describes effective communication with others, including staff, service users and families.
- Candidate is able to describe how they structure their work practices with regard to adhering to standards, organisation and prioritisation of workload.
- Applicant demonstrates enthusiasm and awareness of developmental needs and is prepared to undertake competency based tasks and training to develop their practiice
Desirable
- Application form shows awareness of values that are important to the team, including the importance of inclusivity, co production and acountability
- Candidates application indicates ability to work independently and under supervision if indicated and use initiative when needed/
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Small Heath Health Centre
42 Chapman Road, Small Heath
Birmingham
B10 0PG
Employer's website
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
