Band 5 Occupational Therapist - ICCR | Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local mental health service provider in Birmingham is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist. The successful candidate will deliver quality interventions and work collaboratively with community mental health teams. This role includes caseload management and training opportunities. Candidates should have a degree in Occupational Therapy and a commitment to person-centered care. Additional support for professional development is provided.

Benefits

Preceptorship and mentoring

Access to role-specific training

Support for flexible working

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to developing skills in community mental health.
• Ability to engage with service users in personalized care.
• Willingness to participate in evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry caseloads and assess service users.
• Contribute to service developments and leadership projects.
• Work closely with other OT and MDT members.

Skills

Engagement with service users

Evidence-based care

Multi-agency working

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Bands: Band 5 Occupational Therapist - ICCR | Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date: 09 October 2025
Closing date: 08 November 2025
Location: Birmingham, B10 0PG
Job type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: Not specified; Additional salary information: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata

Company: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Job reference: 7464084/436-7464084

Summary

We welcome applications from current Band 5 staff or recent graduates with a strong interest and a commitment to developing skills and expertise in delivering quality interventions to service users accessing our community mental health teams. We have permanent and fixed term 18 month positions available. Our CMHTs are part of our Integrated Community Care and Recovery Directorate (ICCR), and the successful applicant will join our team of Band 6, Apprentice and Technical Instructors, managed by a Band 7 Clinical Lead and Manager.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about recovery, co-production, and will be able to engage with service users in developing personalised care that is meaningful to them and promotes their wellbeing.

We can offer you a preceptorship and mentoring during your first year in post and training opportunities to support your career development. ICCR also has an active peer support and online led CPD meeting and we have access to role specific training. You will be managed by OT managers, receive caseload management, regular management and clinical supervision. OT staff have access to a wide range of wellbeing support, job planning leadership opportunities. We also offer support for flexible working and those returning from career breaks. Our managers are committed to developing an open learning environment where staff can share good practice, work on community service developments, QI and Leadership projects.

Responsibilities

Our CMHT Teams are committed to providing the best care and our staff are encouraged to develop their clinical skills as OTs and to contribute effectively as MDT members. All OTs carry caseloads, are involved in triage and assessment and aim to deliver care consistent with our Trust values and strategic priorities. As part of an OT team, you will work closely with other OT and MDT members, escalating cases of concern when needed and being involved with multi-agency working, including third sector and statutory organisations.

We welcome applicants who will engage in evidence-based, person-centred care, and contribute to service developments and leadership projects.

About the Trust and Culture

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 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 research and innovation. Our population is culturally diverse, with areas of deprivation, creating demand for accessible care. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working to provide excellent care to our community.

Additional Information

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. This advert may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This advert closes on Sunday 2 Nov 2025.