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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor - West Perinatal Team

The closing date is 18 January 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our Community Perinatal Mental Health team. Successful applicant will join an already established Occupational Therapy Service, which aims to provide assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and aftercare to patients in the Perinatal period, whilst being committed to clinical excellence and the provision of high-quality evidence based interventions.

We are seeking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant who has experience in working with people from a range of diverse social and ethnic backgrounds. Applicants must demonstrate a genuine desire to work in Perinatal mental health and commit to delivering the highest quality of patient centred care using national quality standards and evidence-based practice.

Main duties of the job

We require someone who is flexible and approachable. Effective communication skills, time management, record keeping and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to work well with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

The successful applicant will be required to drive to work related appointments and meet with service users to support their recovery and rehabilitation. You will be working in a variety of settings, including our base at Ashcroft, local community venues or in people's homes.

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

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

436-7656404

Job locations

Ashcroft

The Moorings

Birmingham

B18 5SD


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.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

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.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Has interest, motivation and understanding regarding the needs of service users, families and carers
  • Has undertaken formal study in Health and Social care studies or undertaken work within a supporting role, ie education, charity, NHSrole

Desirable

  • Has prior work experience within a care setting and is able to describe an awareness of mental health issues as they present within settings
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the impact of mental illness on wellbeing and the need for attention to diversity and social inclusion

Personal skills and qualities

Essential

  • Has good communication skills and is able to articulate their thoughts in an organised and coherent way
  • Demonstrates the ability to build rapport, and shows good awareness of self

Desirable

  • Demonstrates excellent communication and rapport building skills with awareness of strengths and development needs

Organisational skills

Essential

  • Application shows evidence of organisation of information and details ability to work under supervision, with others, using initiative

Desirable

  • Application and question responses suggest an ability to prioritise work, methodical and organised work practices.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Has interest, motivation and understanding regarding the needs of service users, families and carers
  • Has undertaken formal study in Health and Social care studies or undertaken work within a supporting role, ie education, charity, NHSrole

Desirable

  • Has prior work experience within a care setting and is able to describe an awareness of mental health issues as they present within settings
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the impact of mental illness on wellbeing and the need for attention to diversity and social inclusion

Personal skills and qualities

Essential

  • Has good communication skills and is able to articulate their thoughts in an organised and coherent way
  • Demonstrates the ability to build rapport, and shows good awareness of self

Desirable

  • Demonstrates excellent communication and rapport building skills with awareness of strengths and development needs

Organisational skills

Essential

  • Application shows evidence of organisation of information and details ability to work under supervision, with others, using initiative

Desirable

  • Application and question responses suggest an ability to prioritise work, methodical and organised work practices.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashcroft

The Moorings

Birmingham

B18 5SD


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

Ashcroft

The Moorings

Birmingham

B18 5SD


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Sarah Hayat

sarah.hayat@nhs.net

01213012030

Details

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

436-7656404

Job locations

Ashcroft

The Moorings

Birmingham

B18 5SD


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