Job Description

Occupational Therapy Assistant Dawn House and Ardenleigh Hospital



An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to work part of the delivery of a new discharge pathway pilot. You will work with a team of professionals to develop a community forensic step-down accommodation for women being discharged from secure care.



The Pilot aims to extend the inpatient treatment model (the SCALE model within the Women's Secure Blended Service (WSBS)) into a community residential setting, to promote recovery beyond discharge and reduce the need for future admission. The project has funding for a 2-year period. In summary.

Main duties of the job:

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the post holder will be expected to:



To co-facilitate planned therapy programmes that aim to focus on developing independent living skills, supporting with integration into the community, forming relationships, and having purposeful occupation within the SCALE model. To focus on intensive rehabilitation to develop life skills further in the community. The post holder will ensure effective communication pathways exist, acting as a role model for other to positively reflect the values of the organisation. To work across Ardenleigh and Dawn House to strengthen relationships ensuring effective discharge pathways. To collaboratively collaborate with external partners in planning interventions, assessments, and joint working with ANAWIM staff and the FIRST and inpatient OT team. To maintain accurate clinical records and appropriate data. To promote OT services and support visitors and service users to understand their treatment. To contribute to assessments through observation, communication and accurate record keeping.

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.



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