Band 7 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - Prosper

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist within a forward-thinking mental health service. This role involves leading specialized interventions for individuals transitioning from secure settings to community living. You will manage complex cases, providing therapeutic support and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to recovery. Join a compassionate organization dedicated to improving mental health and making a real difference in the lives of those in need. If you're passionate about occupational therapy and want to contribute to community well-being, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursement up to £8,000

Comprehensive induction program

E-learning training modules

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC or willing to undertake registration.
• Experience managing complex mental health caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Lead in providing specialized OT interventions for complex needs.
• Manage a caseload and collaborate with MDT for holistic recovery.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Leadership

Complex Case Management

Research

Education

BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy

Postgraduate training in leadership or management

Job description

Band 7 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - Prosper

Band 7

Main area: Occupational Therapist Specialist Grade Band 7

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 436-7033190

Site: Ardenleigh, Town: Birmingham

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum, pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 27/03/2025 23:59

Interview date: 04/04/2025

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

PROSPER Intensive Intervention & Risk Management Service
Permanent 1.0WTE Band 7 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

This is an exciting opportunity to lead in the provision of specialised Occupational Therapy (OT) interventions within the PROSPER Intensive Interventions & Risk Management Service (IIRMS) as part of the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) pathway - a joint partnership service between Health and Probation. PROSPER works within a psychological, trauma-informed framework to aid the recovery of men and women transitioning from prison/secure hospitals to community settings, with the MDT providing a holistic approach to recovery.

Main duties of the job

The role involves managing a caseload of service users with complex needs, using evidence-based/service user-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. As part of the role as a lead clinician, you will be responsible for assessment and completion of comprehensive formulation of risk and treatment needs. Within the service, you will work alongside the MDT in the development and delivery of multi-modal group and 1:1 therapeutic interventions; provide specialist assessments to those being released from prison/secure hospitals, as required; undertake in-reach sessions with men and women in prisons/secure hospitals as part of the early engagement element of the IIRMS model and support the transition from secure settings to community; work in partnership with the probation service and housing colleagues to resettle service users into community living, developing occupational identity and skills. You will also provide support, supervision and leadership within the MDT, as required; and deliver services across a range of venues and locations within the West Midlands community as required, working from the PROSPER Hub at the Specialist Community Services Hub on the Ardenleigh site in Erdington.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• BSC(Hons) In Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of registration with the HCPC or willingness to undertake
• Evidence of postgraduate training in leadership and or management

Experience

• Can give examples of or can evidence using a CPD portfolio
• Evidence of managing caseloads with people with complex mental health problems
• Evidence of Research
• Experience of work in a secure setting and in a prison environment

Knowledge

• Advanced application of the OT process/models/outcomes measures for designated client group

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.

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 second 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.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.