Are you able to motivate and support service users in the early stages of their admission into secure services?
The post holder will work within the establishment of the ward supporting service user's admission and during their progression on the ward. The role will include coming up with innovative ways to engage service users with complex needs. There will be the opportunity to assess service users prior to admission, in external settings.
Your input will set them up for their journey through secure care giving them the opportunity and a stepping stone to progress into less restrictive environments.
The service prides itself on striving to support the recovery of working age males detained under both criminal and civil sections of the Mental Health Act. The service users we care for experience severe and enduring mental health problems, acute mental illness and often present with behaviours that are challenging.
As a senior member of the service, you will represent your profession and act as a role model in a manner that positively reflects the trauma informed care philosophy of the secure service and the wider values of the organization. You will be engaged in meeting the service and trust strategies to promote recovery, address inequalities such as employment, education and physical health.
Main duties of the job We have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 occupational therapist looking to work within the psychiatric intensive care (ICU) team. The post sits within the ICU team working alongside a range of multi-disciplinary staff including mental health nurses, health care assistants and psychiatrists. You will provide input from an occupational therapy perspective to the clinical team.
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 responsibilities 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. Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential
Diploma or BSC(Hons) In Occupational Therapy Evidence of registration with the HCPC
Desirable
Evidence of post graduate training in leadership and or management
Experience Essential
Can give examples of or can evidence using a CPD portfolio
Desirable
Evidence of research
Employer details Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tamarind Centre 165 Yardley Green Road B9 5PU
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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The post holder will work within the establishment of the ward supporting service user's admission and during their progression on the ward. The role will include coming up with innovative ways to engage service users with complex needs. There will be the opportunity to assess service users prior to admission, in external settings.
Your input will set them up for their journey through secure care giving them the opportunity and a stepping stone to progress into less restrictive environments.
The service prides itself on striving to support the recovery of working age males detained under both criminal and civil sections of the Mental Health Act. The service users we care for experience severe and enduring mental health problems, acute mental illness and often present with behaviours that are challenging.
As a senior member of the service, you will represent your profession and act as a role model in a manner that positively reflects the trauma informed care philosophy of the secure service and the wider values of the organization. You will be engaged in meeting the service and trust strategies to promote recovery, address inequalities such as employment, education and physical health.
Main duties of the job We have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 occupational therapist looking to work within the psychiatric intensive care (ICU) team. The post sits within the ICU team working alongside a range of multi-disciplinary staff including mental health nurses, health care assistants and psychiatrists. You will provide input from an occupational therapy perspective to the clinical team.
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 responsibilities 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. Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential
Diploma or BSC(Hons) In Occupational Therapy Evidence of registration with the HCPC
Desirable
Evidence of post graduate training in leadership and or management
Experience Essential
Can give examples of or can evidence using a CPD portfolio
Desirable
Evidence of research
Employer details Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tamarind Centre 165 Yardley Green Road B9 5PU
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
