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Find out more about applying to join Team BCHC. Join our teamCommunity services are a key part of the NHS of the future. Be part ofthat future now.Join us and help achieve better care andhealthier communities. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to Provide maternity leave cover within our OT team within the Access to Communication and Technology(ACT) Service. The post-holder will work within three clinical caseloads relating to Electronic Assistive Technology (EAT): people with severe physical disabilities who may need Environmental Control (EC) or computer access and people with communication and language difficulties who may need Alternative & Augmentative Communication (AAC) The post holder will: Have significant experience post qualification, with relative experience working with: - Children - People with Neurology Conditions - People with Learning Disability Be able to work independently and travel widely within the Midlands region You would be expected to develop the knowledge, experience and skills in assistive technology required through a period of supported experience and training in the role. We have a good supervision structure in place to support this. We would be happy to consider internal secondment for this role Main duties of the jobThe post holder will: Use occupational therapy skills alongside Speech Therapy (SLT) and Clinical Science (CS) staff within the interdisciplinary team assessing people referred to the service with AAC needs, in accordance with the ACT AAC clinical competencies. This will involve developing a deeper understanding of the scope of both SLT and CS, in order to apply this knowledge to provide comprehensive, holistic assessments. Work as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the ACT clinical competencies, carrying a caseload of people referred to the service for assessment of EC, computer access and communication needs. Participate in service improvement initiatives and projects within ACT and the trust and nationally for AAC and EC. This may include specific projects for individual patients, research, audit, as well as procedure development. To establish effective working relation with the following: ACT Team – Clinical, Technical, Stock and Admin staff Patients, their carers and families External organisations such as Higher Education providers, professional bodies and other stakeholders Working for our organisationIMPORTANT Please ensure you check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process lease ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address Be Part of Our Team... BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe’s leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands. If you want to ‘Be Part of Our Team’ and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor further details on the main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification. Person specificationExperienceSignificant Experience post qualification, with relative experience in one of the following areas: Neurology Paediatrics Learning disability Documented evidence of CPD Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Previous experience working in EAT Ability to travel around the region therefore car driver Qualifications / training• Graduate Dip OT / Degree in Occupational Therapy. Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much possible. We are committed to and actively promote equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals from all areas of the community who meet the specific criteria are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnerships. Promoting Workforce Equality In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification. The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action. Flexible Working Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working. In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask! Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acknowledges Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini etc; are powerful tools that can help you in various stages of your job application and how they can be used in certain circumstances during your application process with BCHC. You can read more about acceptable use on our internet pages here Benefits of working for us: Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area. Discounts for local and national retailers Dedicated well-being services for all employees Flexible working where possible Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Jo Cartwright Job title ACT Service Lead Email address joanne.cartwright5@ Telephone number 01214663050 Additional information If you would like further details about this exciting opportunity please contact Jo Cartwright or Karen Grinsted on 01214663050Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust 3, Priestley Wharf Holt Street Birmingham Science Park B7 4BN Office hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm Our patients and their carers and families are the reason we're here, so we want to hear your views about the Trust and our services .#J-18808-Ljbffr