Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Older Adults CMHT

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Birmingham is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work closely with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists and nurses. The successful candidate will conduct thorough assessments, set goals with service users, and contribute to the overall mental health strategy. The role emphasizes collaboration and professional development opportunities within a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Undertake comprehensive OT assessments using standardised tools.
• Apply formulation skills for goal setting and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with band 6 OT and mental health professionals.
• Collaborate with service users to achieve therapeutic goals.

Job description

Overview

The successful applicant will work closely with the band 6 OT, Consultant Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Community Mental Health Nurses and admiral Nurses as well as have close links with in-patient units, CERTS (community enablement and recovery team, OPIP (older peoples intervention Programme), and Social Services. The CMHT's also liaise with primary care specifically GP's, and the third sector.

Responsibilities

• The Occupational Therapist will be required to undertake comprehensive OT assessments using a number of standardised tools and models, including MOHO (model of human Occupation).
• The OT will apply formulation skills in setting appropriate goals and work together with the service user in achieving these goals by application of appropriate interventions.

About the Trust and Team

The Mental Health Services for Older People division within the Trust values the role of occupational therapy within its teams and promotes regular managerial, professional and clinical supervision. There also training opportunities within the Trust and support of continuing professional development.

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.