Band 4 Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant - Ardenleigh

Band 4 Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant - Ardenleigh Birmingham, England

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Full Time Birmingham, England 25147 - 27596 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Occupational Therapist Assistant to join the Ardenleigh women's blended service team. The successful applicant will join an already established Occupational Therapy Service, which aims to provide assessment, treatment, rehabilitation to our service users with complex needs.We are in the process of implementing new theoretical models of care to support our existing programmes within our Women’s Secure Blended Service. The service is committed to the development of research, with opportunities to participate. The post holders will utilise their professional skills and creativity to develop therapeutic programmes of care for the individuals within residential units, therapy centre and community across the whole care pathway.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic, creative, and imaginative individual to be able to adapt and deliver high quality Occupational therapy provisions within a well-established multidisciplinary team and to make significant difference to individual's lives. Applicants must demonstrate a genuine desire to work in mental health and commit to delivering the highest quality of patient centred care to our service users.

To role model pro social attitudes and behaviours.

To role model recovery principles.

To maintain safe and effective working practices and take steps to minimise risk.

Co-ordinate a designated programme of therapeutic groups and interventions provided within the service as part of the Occupational Therapy Team.

To deliver appropriate therapeutic interventions with supervision from a qualified occupational therapist using a range of evidence-based frameworks.

To maintain accurate clinical records and appropriate data.

To engage with clinical reflection, supervision, and training to maintain well-being and safe practices.

The service users we care for often have very complex mental health needs, and at times may display very challenging behaviour. Therefore, staff will be required to demonstrate a range of skills including effective communication, empathy, self-awareness, and critical self-reflection skills. You will be able to promote the philosophy of Occupational Therapy and evaluate the outcomes of the service.

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.

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Band 4 Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant - Ardenleigh
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

www.nhs.uk
London, United Kingdom
Amanda Pritchard
$5 to $25 million (USD)
10000+ Employees
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