Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 7 Clinical Educator - Occupational Therapy

The closing date is 02 December 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about developing others, driving innovation, and shaping the future of Occupational Therapy in Secure Care and Offender Health? We are offering a unique opportunity for a dynamic and forward thinking Occupational Therapist to join our Secure Care and Offender Health division as a Band 7 Clinical Educator.

Main duties of the job

This new role will play a pivotal part in supporting the growth and development of our Occupational Therapy workforce across inpatient and community forensic services, ensuring the delivery of high quality, recovery focussed and evidence-based practice.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Details

Date posted

19 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

436-7569216

Job locations

Secure Care and Offender Health Sites

Birmingham

B13 8QY


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
  • Experience working in mental health settings
  • Experience of mentoring/coaching junior staff

Desirable

  • Experience in inpatient and community services
  • Education/teaching experience
  • Experience of working in Secure Care and Offender Health
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
  • Experience working in mental health settings
  • Experience of mentoring/coaching junior staff

Desirable

  • Experience in inpatient and community services
  • Education/teaching experience
  • Experience of working in Secure Care and Offender Health

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Secure Care and Offender Health Sites

Birmingham

B13 8QY


Employer's website

https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Secure Care and Offender Health Sites

Birmingham

B13 8QY


Employer's website

https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Occupational Therapist

Nicola Bradley

nicola.bradley8@nhs.net

01213013000

Details

Date posted

19 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

436-7569216

Job locations

Secure Care and Offender Health Sites

Birmingham

B13 8QY


Supporting documents

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