Band 6 Early Intervention Occupational Therapist

NHS Jobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Early Intervention Occupational Therapist to join the Adults Community Services Division. You will assess and intervene at home, promote independence, and support service development while mentoring junior staff.

HCPC/NMC registrations are a requirement for registered staff roles. The post requires flexibility and shift patterns across 7 days, with opportunities for leadership and professional development.

Job description

Band 6 Early Intervention Occupational Therapist

A person who is an excellent communicator with a flexible approach, and has existing, or an eagerness to establish, links with Health and Social care partners and a passion for 'trusted assessor' principles, will be at an advantage when working in this team. You will have opportunities to support junior staff and students, as well as drive and lead in service development projects and quality patient care. he post holder will act as a practitioner for Occupational Therapy within the Adults Community Services Division. The post holder will ensure access to urgent and routine Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention provide and monitor treatment programmes at home and ensure safe discharge or referral on to alternative services as appropriate. They will work in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care agencies to promote independence and develop individual plans of care relevant to person needs A person who is an excellent communicator with a flexible approach, and has existing, or an eagerness to establish, links with Health and Social care partners and a passion for 'trusted assessor' principles, will be at an advantage when working in this team. You will have opportunities to support junior staff and students, as well as drive and lead in service development projects and quality patient care. We run an excellent Inspire leadership training programme for all staff with line management responsibility, alongside other opportunities to develop your career. HCPC/NMC registrations are a requirement for registered staff roles. The post holder will be expected to work shifts as required over 7 days per week in line with service delivery Informal enquiries speak to: Jazz - 0121 303 8920 Email: [e-mail] LOCATION: for this post will be North (not East)

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation Trust

£39,959 - £48,117 plus Environmental Allowance of £1542 per annum

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