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
1. Provide advanced OT input into complex discharge planning
2. Support the development of structured transitional programmes
3. Work closely with MDTs and external partners to unblock barriers and improve flow
4. Contribute to service improvement projects focused on progression and discharge
5. Supervise and develop the OT workforce in discharge‑focused practice
6. Lead on outcome measurement and evidence‑based pathway development
Why Join Us
7. A friendly, motivated and forward‑thinking MDT
8. A hospital committed to innovation and continuous improvement
9. Real opportunities to influence how we deliver secure care
10. 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.