Job summary
The FTB PACT (Personality and Complex Trauma) pathway; ICON
(Intense Community Outreach Network) Team is seeking a senior Occupational
Therapist to join the Advanced OT in the team to provide dynamic approaches
towards intervention for children and young people with complex mental health
needs.
Our young people have said that it is important that our
occupational therapists are people who:
will
celebrate the little wins as well as the big ones and understand that patience
is important
will
work with flexibility, one who is able to take different routes and suggest
different ideas and paths to ensure progress in a safe, collaborative way
will
be reliable and consistent in challenging the patient to progress in a
non-confrontational way
If this sounds like you we would love to
hear from you!
This role will allow the development/ consolidation of specialist
Occupational Therapy skills; independent working, managing an Occupation Focused
caseload, supporting the wider MDT through generic tasks such as initial
assessments. The ICON team is for young people with complex clinical
presentations. The team is currently a combination of Specialist Nursing,
Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Community Support Workers. We require an
OT who has passion and skills in the clinical management of young people with
emotional, social and interpersonal difficulties often with complex trauma.
Main duties of the job
We are also happy to hear from b5 level Occupational Therapists
with a professional development plan
We will be supporting our team to develop Occupational
Formulations, Occupation focused interventions, sensory pathways and co
production 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 job is based within the Community Hub based currently at
Finch rd.
Core working hours are Monday-Friday 9-5 however flexibility to meet
the needs of our children, young people and families is essential. A driving
license and access to a car daily for work purposes is also essential as the
service is citywide. Successful applicants will still be employed by BWC.
For further information please contact:
Shannel Pedro, Advanced OT ICON PACT shannel.pedro@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
Other Requirements
Essential
- 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, complex trauma
- Standardised assessment course
Professional / Managerial / Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current best practice in Mental Health Occupational Therapy
- Experience of working in MDT
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of standardised assessment tools
Personal Skills / Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Good teamwork skills
- Time management/prioritisation skills
- Excellent communication skills
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- 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, complex trauma
- Standardised assessment course
Professional / Managerial / Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current best practice in Mental Health Occupational Therapy
- Experience of working in MDT
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of standardised assessment tools
Personal Skills / Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Good teamwork skills
- Time management/prioritisation skills
- Excellent communication skills
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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