Band 6 Occupational Therapist - South Assertive Outreach Team

Job summary

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated and innovative Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work with South Assertive Outreach within a busy culturally diverse area.

Our AO Team is a multidisciplinary team, using a person-centred approach, focusing on individual recovery, working with adults severe, and enduring mental health needs in the community. We work with 25+ years, supporting people who have historically avoided contact with mental health services, using a flexible and creative approach to engagement.

As an Occupational Therapist in our team, you will have both generic and specialist responsibilities. Be responsible for care coordination of a small caseload as well as provide specific Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to individuals on the team caseload using the MOHO model.

The AO service operates 7 days per week. Shift patterns are Day shifts (9:00am - 5:00pm), Late shifts (12:00pm - 8:00pm) and Weekends/Bank holidays (9:00am - 5:00pm). However, we can offer flexible working arrangements.

We are a supportive team environment, and training opportunities for professional development. You will receive regular clinical and managerial supervision, as well as group supervision and training opportunities with peers. Our team culture is supportive, and you will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills within the team.

The ability and willingness to travel across the Birmingham & Solihull area for work purposes is required for this role

Main duties of the job

Main duties

• You will work within the framework of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) to offer specific occupational therapy assessment and intervention. This will be goal orientated, focussed on developing positive routines, addressing difficulties with motivation, and looking to support individuals in developing self-management skills and strategies to maximise independence.
• You will empower and enable individuals to access community resources which support their social, employment, educational and recreational needs and goals. This will involve working closely with third sector agencies.
• You will produce reports and offer specialist advice regarding housing and support needs based on the outcomes of assessments and discussions with service users and their families/carers.
• AOT's adopt a whole team approach to the care of service users, meaning that there is a shared responsibility towards the team caseload. You will hold a small caseload of no more than eight service users and will need to have excellent time management skills to care coordinate as well as prioritise and manage referrals for occupational therapy.
• You will provide coaching and support to recovery workers within the team, delegating where appropriate, to offer meaningful engagement and opportunities for individuals to build upon social skills and work towards their goals.

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.