Job summary
The FIRST community Occupational Therapy team are looking for a Band 4 Technical Instructor, a fantastic career development opportunity.
The post holder will deliver therapeutic interventions prescribed by the Occupational Therapists that facilitate successful transition to the community from secure care settings.
Main duties of the job
You will work multi professionally across all FIRST services, Women's, and Men's medium secure services, St Andrews Hospital Birmingham, probation services and the low secure service.
We are looking for people who really understand the challenges of moving from secure care to the community and can evidence recovery focussed practices. Experience of working with people with challenging behaviours and mental health conditions is essential and desirable to have some understanding of autism. Adherence to clinical and procedural risk management processes are essential for staff, service user and public protection. You will need to demonstrate a range of engagement strategies and adaptive communication styles.
You will need to appreciate the value of Occupational Therapy and its role in the service. We encourage innovation and creativity in meeting the needs of our service users.
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
Training & Qualifications / Experience
Essential
- Relevant level 4 qualification or Relevant level 3 qualification extensive experience of delivering recovery focussed care
- Health/Social/Care/mental health experience
Desirable
- Experiences of working training in LDA pathways
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the role of Occupational Therapy and describe its purpose in supporting transition from secure care
- Has experience of using different motivational tools.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal and IT skills
- Ability to develop relationships and liaise with community services to promote recovery opportunities.
Desirable
- Experience of working with community partnerships/agencies/ charities
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Inclusive and compassionate towards the service user population
- Can apply strategies to manage conflict
- Commitment to anti -discriminatory practice
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of services users.
Desirable
- Experience of working with community partnerships/agencies/ charities
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications / Experience
Essential
- Relevant level 4 qualification or Relevant level 3 qualification extensive experience of delivering recovery focussed care
- Health/Social/Care/mental health experience
Desirable
- Experiences of working training in LDA pathways
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the role of Occupational Therapy and describe its purpose in supporting transition from secure care
- Has experience of using different motivational tools.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal and IT skills
- Ability to develop relationships and liaise with community services to promote recovery opportunities.
Desirable
- Experience of working with community partnerships/agencies/ charities
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Inclusive and compassionate towards the service user population
- Can apply strategies to manage conflict
- Commitment to anti -discriminatory practice
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of services users.
Desirable
- Experience of working with community partnerships/agencies/ charities
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Community Services Building - Reaside Clinic
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B45 9BE
Employer's website
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
