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Overview
An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to work on 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 and help extend the inpatient treatment model (the SCALE model within the Women’s Secure Blended Service) 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.
Responsibilities
* Co‑facilitate planned therapy programmes focused on developing independent living skills, supporting integration into the community, forming relationships, and engaging in purposeful occupation within the SCALE model.
* Ensure effective communication pathways and act as a role model for other team members, reflecting the values of the organisation.
* Work across Ardenleigh and Dawn House to strengthen relationships and ensure effective discharge pathways.
* Collaborate with external partners in planning interventions, assessments, and joint working with ANAWIM staff and the FIRST and inpatient OT teams.
* Maintain accurate clinical records and appropriate data.
* Promote OT services and support visitors and service users to understand their treatment.
* Contribute to assessments through observation, communication and accurate record keeping.
Key Information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industry: Mental Health Care
Contact
Name: Lucy Papp
Job title: Lead Occupational Therapist
Email: Lucy.papp@nhs.net
Telephone: 01213014615
Other contact: Samantha Bailey – Clinical Service Manager
Telephone: 0121 301 4620
Email: Samantha.Bailey6@nhs.net
About the Trust
We are a team of 4,000 clinical and support staff dedicated to improving mental health wellbeing and meeting the needs of 70,000 people each year across Birmingham and Solihull. We provide a range of mental healthcare services, specialised national services, and offer medical, nursing and psychology training. Our diverse, compassionate and inclusive staff work together to deliver excellent care to support our community.
Equal Opportunities
The Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
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