Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist
* Job Type: Full Time
* Profession: Occupational Therapy
* Location: Birmingham
* Salary: From £47,741 (depending on experience)
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Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 7)
Discharge, Flow & Transitional Pathways
St Andrew's Healthcare – Birmingham
Salary from £47,741 per annum (depending on experience)
12 Months fixed term contract
St Andrew's Birmingham is an innovative, forward‑thinking service on an exciting improvement journey — strengthening pathways, enhancing patient flow and reducing length of stay across our secure hospital. We're building a team that thrives on fresh ideas, collaborative working and doing things better.
We're now looking for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join us as a key contributor to our discharge and transition planning function. This is a brilliant opportunity to be part of a service that’s evolving fast, where your clinical expertise will help shape smoother, safer and more consistent patient journeys.
What You’ll Do
* Provide advanced OT input into complex discharge planning
* Support the development of structured transitional programmes
* Work closely with MDTs and external partners to unblock barriers and improve flow
* Contribute to service improvement projects focused on progression and discharge
* Supervise and develop the OT workforce in discharge‑focused practice
* Lead on outcome measurement and evidence‑based pathway development
Why Join Us
* A friendly, motivated and forward‑thinking MDT
* A hospital committed to innovation and continuous improvement
* Real opportunities to influence how we deliver secure care
* A supportive culture that values professional development and wellbeing
Who You Are
A confident, skilled OT with strong experience in mental health or secure settings, excellent clinical reasoning, and a passion for improving patient pathways and transitional care.
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