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Band 6 Occupational Therapist SOLAR
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
436-7205599
Employer
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bishop Wilson Clinic
Town
Solihull
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/06/2025 23:59
Interview date
16/06/2025

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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust logo

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - SOLAR

Band 6

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

v  To manage a defined caseload of children and young people with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in a range of settings.

v  To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services within a designated service/team, holding responsibility for defined projects.  To regularly supervise OT students on placement. 

v  To provide leadership for junior staff through supervision and appraisal.

To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust OT service

Main duties of the job

Successful applicants will hold an OT caseload and will also offer specific Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to children and young people . As a team, we are looking to improve the way we provide interventions and to develop collaborative formulations to plan and direct our input. Applicants should have significant experience of working post qualification in mental health services.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with individuals, adopting a creative and problem solving approach to working practice. You will need to be flexible, energetic, have a positive attitude and demonstrate an ability to work autonomously.

The team is looking for someone committed to multi-disciplinary and partnership working, and who can establish good networks with our Recovery College and other voluntary, statutory and independent agencies

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy Registered with HPC Evidence of CPD including recent post graduate training relevant to clinical speciality
  • Previous experience of providing a service to children/young/adults as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a community setting
  • Postgraduate training relevant to specialist area

Employer certification / accreditation badges

We are a Living Wage EmployerPositive about disabled peopleDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeStonewall Health ChampionsDisability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lottie Bevan
Job title
Hub Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01213012750
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