Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Older Adults CMHT

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Birmingham seeks a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join their Community Mental Health Team. You'll work closely with various healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions for older adults. The ideal candidate has experience in mental health and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary range of £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health settings or previous roles relating to mental health.
• Insight into the needs of older people and OT's contribution to recovery.
• Experience and interest in working with older adults.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive OT assessments using standardised tools.
• Work closely with healthcare professionals to achieve service user goals.
• Input into the OPIP service for users with mental health needs.

Skills

Experience in mental health settings

Understanding of OT role

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Go back Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Older Adults CMHT

The closing date is 08 October 2025

Community Mental Health Team - East Hub (1 post) - Based at Little Bromwich Centre

An exciting opportunity has arisen for permanent band 5 to join our Community Mental Health Team.

The successful applicant will work closely with the band 6 OT, Consultant Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Community Mental Health Nurses and admiral Nurses as well as have close links with in-patient units, CERTS (community enablement and recovery team, OPIP (older peoples intervention Programme), and Social Services. The CMHT's also liaise with primary care specifically GP's, and the third sector.

Main duties of the job

The Occupational Therapist will be required to undertake comprehensive OT assessments using a number of standardised tools and models, including MOHO (model of human Occupation). The OT will apply formulation skills in setting appropriate goals and work together with the service user in achieving these goals by application of appropriate interventions.

A core role of his post is inputting into the division wide OPIP service which offers interventions in group and one to one settings for service users with organic and/or mental health needs.

The OT will be directly supervised by the band 6.

The Mental Health Services for Older People division within the Trust values the role of occupational therapy within its teams and promotes regular managerial, professional and clinical supervision. There also training opportunities within the Trust and support of continuing professional development.

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 responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

• 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.
• Has experience and a genuine interest in working with older people.
• 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.
• Is able to describe support and supervision offered to colleagues, students of all professional groups and support staff
• Evidence of detailed assessment skills, participation in MDT working.
• Candidate is willing to take a lead and responsibility where needed.

Personal skills and Qualities

• Candidate is able to recognise the importance of personalised care when identifying and setting goals and supporting service user in planning interventions.
• 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.
• Applicant demonstrates good awareness of their development needs, is able to describe how they manage their workload and time management
• 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.
• Applicant has an understanding of the importance of providing care in a way that is respectful of a service users cultural needs and is respectful of diversity

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.

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum, pro rata