Job summary
This
is an amazing opportunity to join a growing Occupational Therapy service
developing our specialist core hub offer. We will be supporting our team to
develop Occupational Formulations, Occupation focussed interventions, sensory
pathways and strategies. Members of our team have been supported to developing
core OT skills as well as additional specialist modalities such as DBT,
Systemic training, BUSS, ADOS.
As
an Occupational Therapy team we provide
Monthly in service CPD
Pathway lead workshops
Professional Development 1:1
sessions with Head of OT
Supportive peer groups
This
role will allow the development of Occupational Therapy skills; independent
working, managing an Occupation Focused caseload, supporting the wider MDT
through generic tasks such as initial assessments. You will be supported by an
advanced Occupational Therapist for caseload supervision and line management.
The West Birmingham team is located at Finch rd Hub and is reflecting a full
MDT; Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurses, Support Workers, Peer support
workers, Family Therapists. You will have the opportunity to work with our
children, young people and families within their homes, schools, colleges;
wherever there is a need for meaningful intervention!
Main duties of the job
This job is based within the FTB West Community
Hub based currently at Finch rd. The role will include the holistic
assessment and treatment of children, young people and their families to
support their mental health. This post will manage a defined Occupational
Therapy caseload with some cover for core work. They would also provide
training and specific subjects and will work to develop and champion the role of
Occupational Therapy within the core Hubs. Occupational Therapy services cover
1:1 and group interventions in a range of settings such as home environments,
schools, primary care centres and much more!
This
post will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, the wider Occupational
Therapy service and with external partner agencies involved in the care of the
young people and young adults. Core working hours are Monday-Friday 9-5 however
flexibility to meet the needs of our children, young people and families is
preferable. A driving license and access to a car daily for work purposes is
also essential as the service is citywide. Successful applicants will be
employed by BWC.
For an
informal discussion or a visit, please contact:
Leah
Berry Head of Occupational Therapy leah.berry2@nhs.net
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the
first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive
forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and
mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment
to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading
neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in
shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist
paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham
Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the
busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year
offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward
Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative
community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB
offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people
aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We
believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and
encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria
for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or
sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person
specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham
Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have
evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include
transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional
registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for
our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so
please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person
specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham
Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have
evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include
transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional
registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for
our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so
please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Good teamwork skills
- Time management/prioritisation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment to client group and desire to deepen skills in mental health
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in Mental Health
- Experience of Mental Health assessment & case formulation
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in Community Mental Health
- Previous experience of working with Children, young people and families
Qualifications
Essential
- Dip COT/ BSc OT
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Specialist courses in Mental Health, Psychosis, CAMHS, e.g. behaviour management
- Standardised assessment course, SI
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current best practice in Mental Health Occupational Therapy
- Experience of working in MDT
Desirable
- Audit experience
- Specialist knowledge of standardised assessment tools
Person Specification
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Good teamwork skills
- Time management/prioritisation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment to client group and desire to deepen skills in mental health
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in Mental Health
- Experience of Mental Health assessment & case formulation
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in Community Mental Health
- Previous experience of working with Children, young people and families
Qualifications
Essential
- Dip COT/ BSc OT
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Specialist courses in Mental Health, Psychosis, CAMHS, e.g. behaviour management
- Standardised assessment course, SI
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current best practice in Mental Health Occupational Therapy
- Experience of working in MDT
Desirable
- Audit experience
- Specialist knowledge of standardised assessment tools
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 Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Finch Road Primary Care Centre
2 Finch Road
Birmingham
B19 1HS
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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