Band 6 Occupational Therapist

We work to the 'Discharge to Assess 'Model' using the 'Home First' approach, with the emphasis on carrying out essential assessments and OT interventions to maximise independence and to facilitate discharge.
We are looking for a passionate and motivated OT with previous In-Patient experience who is committed to continuing to develop the OT role on our In-Patient wards, taking into account the current and changing climate of the NHS. Experience of supervising junior staff, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise a designated caseload is essential.
As this post involves carrying out regular Access Visits to patient's homes, the successful applicant will ideally need to be a car driver., We work to the 'Discharge to Assess 'Model' using the 'Home First' approach, with the emphasis on carrying out essential assessments and OT interventions to maximise independence and to facilitate discharge., To take responsibility for providing, monitoring & developing the Occupational Therapy Service to the specified In-Patient clinical area: helping patients to engage as independently as possible in activities which enhance their health & wellbeing.
§ To manage a caseload of patients with complex health & social care needs, using evidence based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement & evaluate interventions.
§ To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal.
§ To lead in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical services within the specialist area, taking responsibility for defined projects.
§ To work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to promote the continuing rehabilitation of patients in the service. To advise/share specialist skills of assessment and treatment with team members.
§ To promote and maintain the ethos of Occupational Therapy in all clinical and professional activities.
§ Ability to work flexibly across a 7 day working pattern and to provide support within all In-Patient Units across the Trust as and when required.
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention
+ To recommend & prescribe necessary equipment to improve patient's safety and independence and to instruct carers, staff and relatives how to fit, use and maintain prescribed equipment safely.
+ To select & use appropriate outcome measures to ensure effectiveness of Occupational Therapy intervention.

Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much possible.

We are committed to and actively promote equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals from all areas of the community who meet the specific criteria are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnerships.
Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.
In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a 'Great Place to Work'. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!
Benefits of working for us:
+ Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
+ Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
+ Discounts for local and national retailers
+ Dedicated well-being services for all employees
+ Flexible working where possible