Job overview
Band 5 Occupational Therapist - ICCR
Band 5 | Main area Mental Health | Grade Band 5 | Contract Permanent; 18 month fixed term available. Hours: Full time or Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week.
Employer: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Site: Small Heath Health Centre, Birmingham
Salary: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata
Job ref: 436-7464084
Closing: 02/11/2025 23:59 | Interview date: 13/11/2025
Overview
We welcome applicants from current Band 5 staff or recent graduates with a strong interest and commitment to developing skills and expertise in delivering quality interventions to service users accessing our community mental health teams. We have permanent and 18 month fixed term positions available. Our CMHTs are part of the Integrated Community Care and Recovery Directorate (ICCR). The successful applicant will join a team with Band 6, Apprentice and Technical Instructors, led by a Band 7 Clinical Lead and Manager. The role emphasizes recovery, co-production, and engagement with service users to develop personalised care that supports wellbeing.
We offer a preceptorship and mentoring during the first year, training opportunities to support career development, and access to role-specific training. You will receive caseload management, regular management and clinical supervision, and wellbeing support. Flexible working and support for those returning from career breaks are available. Our managers are committed to an open learning environment for sharing good practice, QI and leadership projects.
Main duties of the job
Our CMHTs are committed to providing high-quality care. OT staff carry caseloads, are involved in triage and assessment, and work as part of an MDT. You will escalate concerns when needed and engage in multi-agency collaboration with third sector and statutory organisations. You will develop clinical skills as an OT and contribute to MDT work.
Working for our organisation
We employ around 4,000 clinical and support staff serving ~70,000 people each year across Birmingham and Solihull, with national reach in specialised services. The Trust provides medical, nursing and psychology training and has an international reputation for research and innovation. Our population is culturally diverse with areas of deprivation that influence service demand. We are a compassionate, inclusive team focused on delivering excellent care.
If you are looking for a place to belong where you can make a real difference, join our team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main responsibilities, please view the attached job description and person specification.
We strongly recommend submitting your application promptly; this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Is registered with HCPC as a qualified OT or is working on completing accreditation as an Occupational Therapist with a strong interest in mental health care.
* Evidence of attending courses prior to training or a commitment to further training in clinical and/or leadership skills.
Experience
* Candidate has experience of placement or work within a mental health setting and can describe the role of OT and needs of service users, at a level appropriate to their experiences.
* Demonstrates interest in supporting service users within a recovery-based framework with an understanding of personalised care planning.
* Understanding of outcome measures used in mental health and their application in assessment and care planning.
* Experience or initiative in CMHT work and awareness of needs and issues affecting this client group.
Skills and Qualities
* Demonstrates good communication and organisational skills; can communicate effectively with staff, service users and families.
* Describes how they structure work practices regarding standards, organisation and prioritisation of workload.
* Shows enthusiasm and willingness to undertake competency-based tasks and training to develop practice.
* Shows awareness of team values, including inclusivity, co-production and accountability.
* Indicates ability to work independently and under supervision when indicated, using initiative as needed.
Our Trust is committed to fairness and equality of opportunity and to reflecting the diversity of Birmingham and Solihull. We safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults; pre-employment checks, including DBS where required, will be undertaken. Some roles may require DBS Update Service membership and cost coverage may apply.
All successful applicants will complete the Trust’s induction programme. Mandatory training modules (e-learning) are required to be completed online within the first weeks of employment.
Applications from job seekers requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered. Please check eligibility criteria for sponsorship; non-UK candidates may need a Certificate of Sponsorship. Relocation expenses may be reimbursed up to £8,000 subject to eligibility.
Please note: for roles in Police custody, UK residence may be required for vetting purposes.
Employer certification / accreditation
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended) and a Disclosure to the DBS may be required.
Name: Sanam Nahal, Lead Occupational Therapist
Email: sanam.nahal@nhs.nst
Telephone: 0121 301 7200
Additional information: For further information about the post, contact Sukhi Kaur on 07985 883669 or Alyson Coupe on 07985 883657.
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