Band 3 OT Assistant - The Barberry

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Nov 11

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry & Junior Level
Healthcare
Education & Teaching
Birmingham

Requirements

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) qualification or equivalent experience
Experience of working within a health or social care setting
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to plan and facilitate group activities
Knowledge of therapeutic interventions in mental health
Flexibility to work occasional weekends or evenings
Enthusiasm for working in a specialised eating disorder service
Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
Commitment to personal and professional development

Responsibilities

The individual will work alongside the qualified occupational therapist in facilitating group and 1-1 sessions.
Working as a key member of the team you will work closely with the ward Occupational Therapist to deliver the OT service which will include delivery of OT assessments and interventions which may be in the format of group or 1-1 work.
You will work with the therapy team in delivering or co-facilitating elements of the group programme this will include meaningful activity to promote the health, wellbeing and functional abilities of patients on the ward, as part of their overall multidisciplinary care plan.
The role will require working on the unit and with individuals' accessing local community resources which supports the use of activity to aid recovery and enable a timely and sustained discharge.
The post holder will be responsible under the direction of the qualified OT in the provision of elements of the OT process including assessments and interventions.
Other core duties include planning, preparing and facilitating elements of the therapeutic group programme this will also be under the direction of the OT and therapy team.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).

Where is the position located?

The position is located at The Barberry, which is part of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours are predominantly 8.30 AM to 4.30 PM, Monday to Friday, with some occasional requirements to work flexibly on the weekends or evenings.

Will I be working alone or as part of a team?

You will be working as part of a team, closely alongside the qualified occupational therapist and the therapy team to deliver the OT service.

What will be my main responsibilities as an Occupational Therapy Assistant?

Your main responsibilities will include facilitating group and 1-1 therapy sessions, assisting in delivering OT assessments and interventions, and planning and preparing therapeutic group programs under the direction of the qualified OT.

Is there an opportunity for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role offers a range of training and development opportunities linked to your personal development plan and access to a network of OTs and other allied health professionals.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

You can contact Clare Hooper, the Lead OT for Specialty Services, via email at clare.hooper2@nhs.net or by phone at 0121 301 2190.

What type of patients will I be working with?

You will be working with patients in a highly specialised inpatient eating disorder service.

What qualities are important for this role?

Important qualities include the ability to work dynamically, creativity, enthusiasm for working in the specialised area of eating disorders, and adherence to the Trust Values.

Is this role currently available full-time or part-time?

This role is available full-time.

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) is proud to provide inpatient, community and specialist mental health care for over 71,000 people across Birmingham and Solihull and the West Midlands. Our services include rehabilitation, addiction, secure care, home treatment, assertive outreach, early intervention, place of safety and wellbeing. We also manage the delivery of mental health care in HMP Birmingham. With 5,300 staff working across 40 sites - and serving a culturally and socially diverse population of 1.3 million people – we are one of the biggest and most complex mental health trusts in the country.