Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 7 Professional Lead Occupational Therapist – Community Services

The closing date is 29 October 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Community Mental Health Team within the Dementia and Frailty service area. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide clinical leadership across the Dementia and Frailty Community Mental Health Teams, delivering high-quality care, and contribute to service development in a forward-thinking service.

Main duties of the job

  • Professional lead the OT service across Dementia and Frailty Community Mental Health pathways.
  • Deliver specialist OT assessments and interventions for individuals with complex needs.
  • Provide professional leadership, supervision, and appraisal for OT staff.
  • Contribute to service planning, development, and evaluation.
  • Facilitate student placements and support professional development.
  • Lead on clinical governance and quality improvement projects.

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

14 October 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

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

436-7514853

Job locations

Juniper Centre

Moseley Hall Hospital Site, Alcester Road

B13 8JL


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

Essentia

Essential

  • oDegree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy. oHCPC registration.
  • oExperience of delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions for individuals with Dementia/Complex Needs
  • oSupervisionary experience
  • oStrong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
  • * oExperience in working within health inequalities

Desirable

  • post grad qualifications relevant to role ie leadership, dementia care
  • Research, audit, and QI experience.
  • oContribute to service development, clinical governance, and strategic planning.
Person Specification

Essentia

Essential

  • oDegree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy. oHCPC registration.
  • oExperience of delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions for individuals with Dementia/Complex Needs
  • oSupervisionary experience
  • oStrong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
  • * oExperience in working within health inequalities

Desirable

  • post grad qualifications relevant to role ie leadership, dementia care
  • Research, audit, and QI experience.
  • oContribute to service development, clinical governance, and strategic planning.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Juniper Centre

Moseley Hall Hospital Site, Alcester Road

B13 8JL


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

Juniper Centre

Moseley Hall Hospital Site, Alcester Road

B13 8JL


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

Clare Whitaker

clare.whitaker2@nhs.net

01213015812

Details

Date posted

14 October 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

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

436-7514853

Job locations

Juniper Centre

Moseley Hall Hospital Site, Alcester Road

B13 8JL


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