Senior Occupational Therapist – Older Adults MH, Home Treatment

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

Benefits offered by this job

Environmental Allowance

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide specialist OT assessments and interventions for older adults with acute mental health needs within the Hospital at Home framework.

The role focuses on person-centred care planning, using the Model of Human Occupation to guide treatment and outcomes, and requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support social and physical living environments.

Qualifications

• Specialist OT with experience in assessment of occupational needs in older adults.
• Ability to formulate person-centred care plans addressing physical, psychological and social needs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake occupational therapy assessments and develop treatment interventions.
• Base outcomes on the Model of Human Occupation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to address mental health needs in community settings.
• Provide lifestyle advice and adaptations to enable participation.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Evidence-based assessment

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Model of Human Occupation

Older adult care

Job description

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide specialist OT assessments and interventions for older adults with acute mental health needs within the Hospital at Home framework.

The role focuses on person-centred care planning, using the Model of Human Occupation to guide treatment and outcomes, and requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support social and physical living environments.