Band 6 Occupational Therapist - South Birmingham Assertive Outreach
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
South Birmingham Assertive Outreach have a vacancy for an experienced and enthusiastic band 6 OT to join our multidisciplinary team, providing intensive recovery directed support to service users who present with complex, severe and enduring mental health needs. The successful candidate will have a special interest in risk assessment and management and enjoy working in a small cohesive team.
OT's working in AOT meet together for support and development, there is wider contact with the Integrated care OT community and opportunities for internal and external training in the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will hold an OT caseload, carry a care coordinator caseload and will also offer specific Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to individuals. Applicants should have significant experience of working post qualification in mental health services
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with individuals, adopting a creative and problem solving approach to working practice. You will need to be flexible, energetic, have a positive attitude and demonstrate an ability to work autonomously.
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.
Date posted
13 June 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
436-4201478
Job locations
South Birmingham Assertive Outreach Team
190 Adams Hill
Birmingham
B32 3PJ
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Birmingham Assertive Outreach Team
190 Adams Hill
Birmingham
B32 3PJ
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