Occupational Therapist – Fixed-Term Contract (6-months Maternity Cover) in Birmingham

Provide assessment and treatment for individuals with severe and enduring mental health diagnoses in a complex care rehabilitation setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete the occupational therapy process with indirect supervision and seek direct support where required.
• Hold a caseload and maintain occupation at the centre of practice through clinical decision-making and skills to assess, treat and evaluate care that meets service users' needs.
• Conduct full and holistic assessments of occupational performance including self-care, productivity and leisure.
• Facilitate individual and group interventions to meet therapeutic goals within the unit and local community.
• Promote participation, inclusivity and the rights of people accessing OT services, their families and carers.
• Exercise professional judgement to manage risk, including positive risk-taking.
• Provide education, advice and support to service users, carers and colleagues within the remit of OT.
• Document clinical information in accordance with organisational policy and professional standards.
• Engage in continuous professional development, record CPD, and contribute to supervision, appraisal and reflective practice.
• Support OT Assistants and Activity Workers, ensuring compliance with policies and reporting relevant issues.
• Induct and support new staff within the OT department.
• Adhere to legal, ethical and professional standards (RCOT, HCPC, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Programme Approach).
• Manage a designated workload autonomously and identify priorities.
• Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and data collection.
• Maintain registration with HCPC and promote occupational therapy within the organisation.
• Maintain equipment and stock, ensuring resources are available for therapeutic activities.
• Participate in departmental, team, professional and service meetings, contributing to quality care.
• Ensure effective communication for discharge planning and related activities.
• Attend statutory and mandatory training and support OT cover across Options for Care sites when needed.

Training and Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy or equivalent diploma.
• Registered with HCPC.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Sound theoretical knowledge of OT.
• Understanding of group work and a range of OT interventions in inpatient rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of current legislation relevant to mental health.
• Experience of risk assessment and risk management.
• Strong interpersonal, team working and communication skills.
• Capacity to facilitate learning and support others.
• Planning, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word, email.
• Typing and report writing skills.
• Capacity to concentrate, manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
• Ability to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances.
• Empathy, adaptability, flexibility and a commitment to service users' dignity and independence.
• Experience of 6 months in mental health and inpatient rehabilitation and recovery settings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary – from £30,357 (Doe).
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Staff development and CPD support.
• Health and wellbeing package, including risk assessments.
• Annual cost-of-living pay increase and incremental pay pathway tied to appraisal.
• Workplace supports a positive, inclusive culture.

To apply, please email hr@optionsforcare.net.