Band 7 Lead Occupational Therapist - Acute & Urgent Care Service

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

Occupational Therapy Band 7 for Acute and Urgent Care (mental health) 18 Months Fixed Term.

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for delivering exceptional standards of care?

Have you worked or do you have a keen interest in Acute Care in mental health?

Are you looking for an opportunity to promote co-production, improving patient experience and outcomes of care?

Are you committed to developing new and exciting ways of working in an acute mental health setting?

If you answered yes to all of these questions, then you may be interested in applying for the role to provide professional and clinical leadership to occupational therapists who work in integrated inpatient ward teams. The focus of the role will be holding a complex caseload and delivering clinical Occupational Therapy alongside band 5 and band 6 OTs where appropriate. To work closely with multi-professional colleagues, particularly nursing colleagues, to develop and embed the integrated clinical model; in particular to enhance opportunities for the delivery of occupational therapy with a focus on achieving a therapeutic environment, to support recovery and effective discharge planning and improving physical health.

Main duties of the job

Essential criteria include a keen interest, clinical experience, leadership, advanced communication skills, and a flexible approach as prerequisites. You will need to have a vision to implement service improvement initiatives, to drive the services forward as part of the Acute Management team. You will possess the ability to work autonomously, multitask, and be self-organised, promoting further development and influencing high-quality clinical practice. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high standards of safe patient care in line with National guidance. You will monitor and implement local management and treatment protocols and pathways. In return, we will be committed to supporting your professional training needs and personal development plan. The successful candidate will receive a good opportunity to develop a range of skills within a varied portfolio, with the support of an existing network of supportive and experienced Lead Occupational Therapists and matrons Ward Managers.

The successful candidate is required to work full time - 37.5hrs Monday to Friday and will be included in the Acute Managers on-call cover; training will be provided. The post covers services that are spread across the city. If you are a dynamic Occupational Therapist who is committed to the role of Occupational therapy in the acute mental health setting, this will be the post for you.

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.

Date posted: 14 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 18 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 436-6927495-B

Job locations

George Management Suite

Entrance B Highcroft Site 190 Reservoir Road

Erdington Birmingham

B23 6DW

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Essential

• Registration
• Experience
• Leadership

Desirable

• Group work
• Sensory

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address: George Management Suite

Entrance B Highcroft Site 190 Reservoir Road

Erdington Birmingham

B23 6DW

Employer's website

https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/