Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant - Oleaster Tazetta suite
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Full Time Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Position
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) position on Tazetta Suite, a Male Acute Mental Health inpatient Ward.
Role Overview
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 in the week and at the weekend to facilitate a 7-day service, which meets the needs of the service user.
Responsibilities
You will be based on Tazetta Suite, 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, 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 be able to think of creative and new ideas.
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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.
Benefits
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.
About Us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 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.
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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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Louise Crisp
- Job Title: Ward Manager
- Email Address: louisecrisp@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 0121 301 2133
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