Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our Community Mental Health Team. Successful applicant will join an already established Occupational Therapy Service, which aims to provide assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and aftercare to patients with a serious mental illness, whilst being committed to clinical excellence and the provision of high-quality evidence based interventions.
We are seeking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant who has experience in working with people from a range of diverse social and ethnic backgrounds. Applicants must demonstrate a genuine desire to work in mental health and commit to delivering the highest quality of patient centred care using national quality standards and evidence-based practice.
The Trust can offer opportunities to undertake a Level 3 Apprenticeship as part of the development supporting this role and to address GCSE/Functional skills that would support progression.
Main duties of the job
We require someone who is flexible and approachable. Effective communication skills, time management, record keeping and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to work well with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
The successful applicant will be required to drive to work related appointments and meet with service users to support their recovery and rehabilitation. You will be working in a variety of settings, including our Mental Health Hubs in the community, local community venues or in people's homes.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Has interest, motivation and understanding regarding the needs of service users, families and carers
- Has undertaken formal study in Health and Social care studies or undertaken work within a supporting role, ie education, charity, NHSrole
Desirable
- Has prior work experience within a care setting and is able to describe an awareness of mental health issues as they present within settings
- Demonstrates an understanding of the impact of mental illness on wellbeing and the need for attention to diversity and social inclusion
Personal skills and qualities
Essential
- Has good communication skills and is able to articulate their thoughts in an organised and coherent way
- Demonstrates the ability to build rapport, and shows good awareness of self
Desirable
- Demonstrates excellent communication and rapport building skills with awareness of strengths and development needs
Organisational skills
Essential
- Application shows evidence of organisation of information and details ability to work under supervision, with others, using initiative
Desirable
- Application and question responses suggest an ability to prioritise work, methodical and organised work practices.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Has interest, motivation and understanding regarding the needs of service users, families and carers
- Has undertaken formal study in Health and Social care studies or undertaken work within a supporting role, ie education, charity, NHSrole
Desirable
- Has prior work experience within a care setting and is able to describe an awareness of mental health issues as they present within settings
- Demonstrates an understanding of the impact of mental illness on wellbeing and the need for attention to diversity and social inclusion
Personal skills and qualities
Essential
- Has good communication skills and is able to articulate their thoughts in an organised and coherent way
- Demonstrates the ability to build rapport, and shows good awareness of self
Desirable
- Demonstrates excellent communication and rapport building skills with awareness of strengths and development needs
Organisational skills
Essential
- Application shows evidence of organisation of information and details ability to work under supervision, with others, using initiative
Desirable
- Application and question responses suggest an ability to prioritise work, methodical and organised work practices.
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).
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).
