Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist or Nurse Facilitator or Clinical associate in Psychology with relevant post qualification experience for the OAKS Programme (ICCR) (0.55 wte).
The OAKS Programme is a busy service providing a comprehensive range of psychological and occupational therapy groups and workshops. The service works closely with Community Mental Health Teams based at Lyndon Clinic/Newington Resource Centres. The OAKS Programme offers a range of interventions: DBT informed, CBT, Compassionate Mind Training, Occupational Therapy focussed skills and workshops. The role may also involve liaising and developing closer links with third sector organisations to help facilitate recovery.We are a dynamic and forward-thinking service where psychological practitioners are strongly placed to lead in service development and delivery across all elements of the care pathway. We have an established track record in service innovation and support a diverse range of clinical and academic interests with strong links to university programmes in the region. We have a well-developed CPD programme and have robust supervision and professional line management systems. Job plans include CPD allowance and research and innovation protected time.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a skilled and highly experienced Nurse facilitator or Occupational Therapist or Clinical Associate in Psychology who can join our group therapy service. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team of clinical psychologists, psychological therapists, Occupational Therapists and specialist nurse therapists. You will be involved in the delivery of groups and workshops to service users in secondary care in the Solihull area and will need to attend relevant meetings within Solihull. You should have extensive experience of working with people with complex mental health and behavioural needs. You should be familiar with the needs of a diverse BAME community and working in area of high socioeconomic deprivation. The post holder is expected to be involved in service evaluation.
BSMHFT provides a service to a growing multicultural area with affordable housing, excellent social and cultural entertainments and facilities and is close to areas of outstanding natural beauty.
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
Application and interview
Essential
- A member of a core clinical professional group and holds the associated membership/registration of that professional group, if applicable. For example: Occupational therapy Nursing, Psychological therapist, Clinical associate in psychology.
- Experience in the delivery/ facilitation of group therapies in primary or secondary care settings
- Experience in the use of one of the following therapy modalities: CBT, DBT, CMT or OT based groups
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships
Desirable
- Post training experience in a range of clinical settings
- Understanding of group outcome measures
- Experience of working in a multicultural community
- Post qualification experience of working with a variety of client groups of working age with a wide-ranging of presenting problems.
Person Specification
Application and interview
Essential
- A member of a core clinical professional group and holds the associated membership/registration of that professional group, if applicable. For example: Occupational therapy Nursing, Psychological therapist, Clinical associate in psychology.
- Experience in the delivery/ facilitation of group therapies in primary or secondary care settings
- Experience in the use of one of the following therapy modalities: CBT, DBT, CMT or OT based groups
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships
Desirable
- Post training experience in a range of clinical settings
- Understanding of group outcome measures
- Experience of working in a multicultural community
- Post qualification experience of working with a variety of client groups of working age with a wide-ranging of presenting problems.
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).
