Occupational Therapist

at  Options for Care

Options for Care is looking to recruit an exceptional Occupational Therapist who is passionate about working with individuals with severe and enduring mental health diagnoses.
We are specifically seeking a self-motivated and caring individual who will make a positive contribution to the well-being of our patients through the delivery of high quality evidence based care. We are keen to meet candidates with a recovery focused ethos, who are willing to commit to building and sustaining good therapeutic relationships and positive engagement with patients.
You will focus on occupational performance, complex mental health presentations, risk management and evaluating outcomes aligned to personalised care plans. A therapeutic programme of individual and group interventions will be delivered in collaboration with OT assistants, activity workers and the multi-disciplinary team for effective recovery and discharge. The role will also provide opportunities to bring new ideas to develop the delivery of occupational therapy for service users.
Our two established hospitals, Montague Court and Dartmouth House, have successfully supported the needs of individuals with mental health diagnoses. We also have Orchard House, our recovery home, which provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals on their journey to mental health recovery. Furthermore, we eagerly anticipate the opening of Stanford Court, a male mental health high dependency rehabilitation unit, which is soon to be open.
Dartmouth House is a 16-bed male long-term complex care mental health rehabilitation unit based in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham.
Montague Court is an 18-bed male long-term complex care mental health rehabilitation unit based in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Stanford Court will be a 23-bed male mental health inpatient unit based in Highgate, Birmingham. This will consist of 19 high dependency beds and four self-contained recovery flats to enable assessment of daily living skills in preparation for discharge.
Orchard House is an 8-bed residential step-down service based in Erdington, Birmingham, which allows extension of the long-term complex care pathway.

ABOUT US

Options for Care provides mental health recovery services in Birmingham. Our primary objective is to empower service users and help them realise their full potential through progressive improvements in their quality of life and a steady progression towards recovery, culminating in successful discharge. We are proud to share our unwavering commitment to our mission, vision, and values.

JOB SUMMARY

To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy department for service users in a complex care rehabilitation setting. To provide assessment and treatment of occupational needs, under the supervision of a more senior Occupational Therapist whilst working as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team. To promote enabling service users to achieve their aspirations through understanding and implementing the mission, vision and values of the organisation.

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:

· BSc hons in Occupational Therapy or a Diploma in Occupational Therapy
· Registration with HCPC

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

· Sound theoretical knowledge of OT
· Awareness of the importance of group work and a range of interventions
· Awareness of current issues and legislation relevant to Mental Health
· Ability to use assessment and OT process
· Able to demonstrate use of OT interventions relevant to inpatient rehabilitation – group and individual work
· Ability to use reflective practice
· Awareness of risk assessment and risk management

COMMUNICATION/RELATIONSHIP SKILLS:

· Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy to all relevant professionals, patients, relatives and carers.
· Excellent team working skills
· Willing to participate in the education of others i.e. nurse and OT students

PLANNING & ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS:

· The ability to prioritise work to meet legal and local deadlines.
· Ability to work alone and a committed team member and prioritise own workload.
· Ability to work alongside junior and new members of staff, allocating tasks as appropriate and playing a supportive role in their knowledge, skills and development IT skills:
Use of computer based systems and programmes – Microsoft Word, email. Physical skills:
· Accurate data entry and high quality typing and report writing skills.
· Commitment to accuracy – must have an eye for detail
Mental Effort:
· Ability to be able to concentrate on specific activities
· Ability to be able to deal with conflicting demands
· Ability to work to deadlines
Emotional Effort:
· Ability to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances.

OVERVIEW OF MAIN DUTIES

To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy department for service users in a complex care rehabilitation setting. To provide assessment and treatment of occupational needs, under the supervision of a more senior Occupational Therapist whilst working as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team. To promote enabling service users to achieve their aspirations through understanding and implementing the mission, vision and values of the organisation.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will be responsible for the following:

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· To maintain registration with the Health Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist.
· Promote, develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with Options for Care colleagues and outside agencies.
· Contribute to the care of equipment and maintenance of stock.
· Ensure resources are available to deliver planned therapeutic activities.
· Partake in daily departmental and service routine procedures such as therapeutic kitchen management etc. and any other duties deemed appropriate to the role.
· Participate in relevant clinical, team, professional and service meetings, to contribute to quality care for service users. Work as a member of the MDT and to utilise skills of other MDT members.
· Ensure effective communication with other members of the clinical team and external agencies. This will include discharge planning.
· Attend statutory and mandatory training as necessary as specified by Options for Care Ltd.
· To support in providing occupational therapy cover across the Options for Care sites as and when deemed necessary, as a means to sustain service provision for the benefit of service users within our care.
Essential Job Requirements