Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant | Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

An opportunity has arisen for a full time Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) position at Newbridge House, female acute inpatient ward. The individual will need to facilitate group activities, 1:1 sessions and assist and support the qualified Occupational Therapy staff, Nursing Staff and Ward Manager as required. Hours would be varied, working flexibly to meet the needs of the service users.

You will be working as a key member of that team where you will use meaningful activity to promote the health, wellbeing and functional abilities of patients on the ward, as part of their overall multidisciplinary care plan. You will support service users to engage in a therapeutic programme of care, as delegated by an occupational therapist, nurse, or ward manager, demonstrating adherence to the Trust Values and operating as a member of the team, service, and organisation.

The activities will involve both one to one work and group work, both on the unit and with individuals accessing community resources which supports the use of activity to aid recovery and enable a timely and sustained discharge. Therefore, it is important that you are able to work dynamically and think of creative and new ideas.

The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the development and delivery of treatment and care plans where appropriate under the direction and supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist and in collaboration with the nursing team and ward manager. These duties will extend to using The Occupational Therapy Process to assist in assessment, planning and the implementation of Therapeutic Activities within an In-Patient Mental Health Setting.

The Post Holder will be required to work collaboratively and flexibly with Nursing and Support Worker staff to ensure meeting the diverse needs of service users and the function of the wards. We can offer a range of training and development opportunities linked to your personal development plan, access to a network of OTs and other allied health professionals (AHPs) within acute services and across our organisation, and the opportunity to be involved in shaping the services of the future.

You will be involved in a variety of professional roles, demonstrating excellent communication and professional skills and knowledge to work effectively across the service, with the ability to work on your own initiative and as a committed team player.

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.

Please refer to the job specification and Job description to understand the roles and responsibilities of the job. We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK).