Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Intensive Community Rehabilitation Team (ICRT). This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary service supporting adults with complex and enduring mental health difficulties as they move towards greater independence in the community.
Occupational Therapists are at the heart of our rehabilitation model. You will use your skills to deliver creative, evidence-based interventions that help people rebuild daily living skills, confidence, and purpose. Working closely with service users, families, and partner agencies, you will provide structured, goal-focused rehabilitation within home and community settings--empowering people to live meaningful, fulfilling lives.
You will contribute to holistic care planning, functional assessment, and recovery-focused interventions that reduce relapse and prevent hospital readmission. The role also offers opportunities for supervision, service development, and involvement in innovative projects such as the use of virtual reality in rehabilitation. If you are passionate about recovery, thrive on working collaboratively, and want to be part of a service where Occupational Therapy is truly valued and growing, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
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Developing personalised programmes of care for service users alongside other team members, which include psychology, medical, pharmacy, nursing and Recovery Navigators. Ot staff are responsible for focusing on developing structured goal orientated interventions to address issues all areas of functioning and to increase independent living.Carrying out specific OT assessments to support care planning and any discharge needs. This may include specialised assessments to support funding packages or specialised interventionsLiaison with OT staff in the Steps to Recovery Rehabilitation teams to ensure that any needs identified within the rehab teams are reviewed and service users are given opportunities to meet their specific goals for OT involvement.
As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will carry a defined caseload and deliver a range of person-centred, goal-focused interventions within service users' homes and community settings. You will work closely with nurses, psychologists, recovery navigators, and peer support colleagues to deliver coordinated care plans that reduce relapse risk and hospital readmission.
Work with third sector partners and other voluntary groups to support transition into a range of community activities and to foster the development of robust support networks.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Has HCPC registration as an occupational therapist
Desirable
- Has listed evidence of training post graduation, to include mandatory training but also evidence of additional training in clinical skills or leadership
Experience
Essential
- Has experience of work within mental health settings or in a previous role where mental health awareness is evidenced.
- Application demonstrates some insight into the difficulties and needs of this client group and how OT may contribute to their recovery and rehabilitation
Desirable
- Application demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the role of OT with this client group and is able to communicate clearly issues for service users, carers, families.
- Evidence of detailed assessment skills, participation in team formulation and collaborative planning is clearly documented. Candidate is clear about role but willing to take a lead and responsibility where needed.
- Is able to describe support and supervision offered to colleagues, students of all professional groups and support staff
Personal skills and qualities
Essential
- Is able to work independently with minimal supervision. Manages time effectively. This includes the necessary updating of all clinical records and reports in a timely manner and within Trust and National requirements.
- Accesses supervision and maintains links with all professional forums independently
Desirable
- Is able to use initiative and develop bespoke services within unit based on unit needs, in discussion with senior OT staff and team manager.
- Is able to demonstrate leadership skills, works well with others and demonstrates good communication skills based on self description
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Has HCPC registration as an occupational therapist
Desirable
- Has listed evidence of training post graduation, to include mandatory training but also evidence of additional training in clinical skills or leadership
Experience
Essential
- Has experience of work within mental health settings or in a previous role where mental health awareness is evidenced.
- Application demonstrates some insight into the difficulties and needs of this client group and how OT may contribute to their recovery and rehabilitation
Desirable
- Application demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the role of OT with this client group and is able to communicate clearly issues for service users, carers, families.
- Evidence of detailed assessment skills, participation in team formulation and collaborative planning is clearly documented. Candidate is clear about role but willing to take a lead and responsibility where needed.
- Is able to describe support and supervision offered to colleagues, students of all professional groups and support staff
Personal skills and qualities
Essential
- Is able to work independently with minimal supervision. Manages time effectively. This includes the necessary updating of all clinical records and reports in a timely manner and within Trust and National requirements.
- Accesses supervision and maintains links with all professional forums independently
Desirable
- Is able to use initiative and develop bespoke services within unit based on unit needs, in discussion with senior OT staff and team manager.
- Is able to demonstrate leadership skills, works well with others and demonstrates good communication skills based on self description
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.
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.
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).
