Band 7 Lead Occupational Therapist - Acute & Urgent Care Service

Job summary

Occupational Therapy Band 7 for Acute and Urgent Care (mental health) 18 Months Fixed Term.

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for delivering exceptional standards of care?

Have you worked or do you have a keen interest in Acute Care in mental health?

Are you looking for an opportunity to promote co production, improving patient experience and outcomes of care?

Are you committed to developing new and exciting ways of working in an acute mental health setting?

If you answered yes to all of these questions, then you may be interested in applying for the role to provide professional and clinical leadership to occupational therapists who work in integrated inpatient ward teams. The focus of the role will be holding a complex caseload and delivering clinical Occupational Therapy alongside band 5 and band 6 OTs where appropriate. To work closely with multi professional colleagues particularly nursing colleagues to develop and embed the integrated clinical model; in particular to enhance opportunities for the delivery of occupational therapy with a focus on achieving a therapeutic environment, to support recovery and effective discharge planning and improving physical health.

Main duties of the job

Essential criteria include a keen interest, clinical experience, leadership, advanced communications skills and a flexible approach is prerequisite. You will need to have a vision to implement service improvement initiatives, to drive the services forward as part of the Acute Management team. You will possess the ability to work autonomously, multitask and be self-organised, promoting further development and influence high quality clinical practice. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high standards of safe patient care in line with National guidance. You will monitor and implement local management and treatment protocols and pathways. In return we will be committed to supporting your professional training needs and personal development plan. The successful candidate will receive a good opportunity to develop a range of skills within a varied portfolio, with the support of an existing network of supportive and experienced Lead Occupational Therapist, matrons Ward Managers.

The successful candidate is required to work full time-37.5hrs Monday to Friday and will be included in the Acute Managers on call cover, training will be provided. The post covers services that are spread across the city. If you are a dynamic occupational Therapist who is committed to the role of Occupational therapy the acute mental health setting this will be the post for you.

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.