Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Reaside Clinic

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Birmingham is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist for a band 6 post at Reaside Clinic. The role involves comprehensive assessments and interventions aimed at promoting independence and quality care for service users with complex needs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Occupational Therapy and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include flexible working and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working

Wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering occupational therapy for diverse communities.
• Ability to develop individualised care plans.
• Commitment to recovery-based personalised care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments.
• Deliver interventions based on evidence-based practice.
• Promote independence and enhance functional abilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Evidence-based practice

Occupational therapy assessments

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Are you a highly skilled and passionate Occupational Therapist looking for an exciting opportunity in a challenging and rewarding environment? A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a band 6 OT post based at Reaside Clinic. Reaside Clinic is a 92 bedded male medium secure service in South Birmingham that is part of the secure care and offender pathway. Reaside Clinic has good transport links and is close to rail and motorway networks. The post holder will work within the established team at Reaside, supporting service users on admission and during their progression on the unit, delivering comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, formulation and interventions, whilst using evidence-based practise to assist in developing individualised care plans, promoting independence and enhancing functional abilities whilst developing innovative ways to engage service users with complex needs. You will need to be committed to recovery based personalised care, and excited about opportunities to work with EBE in creating co produced interventions and groups that meet the demands of our diverse communities. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and will work collaboratively with service users in a way that reflects our Trust Values by providing committed and high quality care.

We are committed to providing opportunities for career development where these arise, flexible working and resources to support staff mental and physical wellbeing. We have access to coaching, participation in Quality Improvement projects and excellent training resources.