Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant - Ardenleigh Hospital

To take referrals from the Occupational Therapists to deliver individually planned occupation focussed programmes and groups to support service users with complex needs to move successfully though their care journey. Treatment focusses on the development of skills and knowledge to increase overall functioning and quality of life.
- Enhance skills in various specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions. This will be goal orientated, focussed on developing positive routines, addressing difficulties with motivation, and looking to support individuals in developing self-management skills and strategies to maximise independence.
- Opportunity to work flexibly.
- Have support for staff wellbeing and to encourage home/work life balance.
- Work alongside the wider MDT.
- To demonstrate values of compassion, commitment, and inclusivity.
- To empower and enable individuals to access community resources which support their social, employment, educational and recreational needs and goals., Under the supervision of Occupational Therapists, the post holder will be expected to:
· To hold a small case load of individual referrals for treatment that support service users to engage in their recovery.
· To co-facilitate planned therapy programmes that aim to improve communication, cognitive and life skills.
· To ensure that service users' views are represented in the delivery of therapies in line with the clinics recovery focussed strategy.
· To support service users to transfer their skills into a community setting.
· To contribute to assessments through observation, communication and accurate record keeping.
· To maintain accurate clinical records and appropriate data.
· To promote OT services and support visitors to the department.
· To contribute to their own personal development through the Trust ADR process and have a positive attitude towards supervision.

Working for our organisation
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.

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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.
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.
Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust.
All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust's induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your first week with us.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.
If applicable to your role, the Trust will require you to sign up for the DBS Update Service. The subscription will cost you £13 a year but the Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.