About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a full time Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) position at Mary Seacole House Ward 2, female acute impatient ward.
The individual will need to facilitate group activities, 1:1 session and assist and support the qualified occupational therapy staff, nursing staff and ward manager as required. Hours would be varied, working flexibly which meets the needs of the service users.
You will be working as a key member of that team where you will use meaningful activity to promote the health, wellbeing and functional abilities of patients on the ward, as part of their overall multidisciplinary care plan. You will support service users to engage in a therapeutic programme of care, as delegated by an occupational therapist, nurse, ward manager demonstrating adherence to the Trust Values and operating as a member of the team, service, and organisation.
The activities will involve both one to one work and groupwork, both on the unit and with individuals' accessing community resources which supports the use of activity to aid recovery and enable a timely and sustained discharge. Therefore, it is important that you are able to work dynamically and be able to think of creative and new ideas.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the development and delivery of treatment and care plans where appropriate under the direction and supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist and in collaboration with the nursing team and ward manager.
Theses duties will extend to using The Occupational Therapy Process to assist in assessment, planning and the implementation of Therapeutic Activities within an In-Patient Mental Health Setting.
The Post Holder will be required to work collaboratively and flexibly with Nursing and Support Worker staff to ensure meeting the diverse needs of service users and the function of the wards.
We can offer a range of training and development opportunities linked to your personal development plan, access to a network of OTs and other allied health professionals (AHPs) within acute services and across our organisation and the opportunity to be involved in shaping the services of the future.
You will be involved in a variety of professional roles, demonstrating excellent communicate and professional skills and knowledge to work effectively across the service, with the ability to work on your own initiative and as a committed team player.
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
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Person Specification
CLINICAL & TECHNICAL SKILLS Essential
Hold an NVQ level 3 in healthcare or relevant qualification. Understand the Occupational Therapy profession and its role within Mental health services Experience of working in a female mental health setting
Values and behaviours Essential
bility to work under pressure and complete tasks set within the given timescales. Self-reflecting with regards to personal development and practice. Knowledge of mental health and the needs of vulnerable adults in a healthcare setting.
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.
Employer details Employer name Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Mary Seacole House
Lodge Road
Birmingham
B18 5SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)