Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Rosemary Ward- Juniper Centre

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

Job summary

A mental health care provider in Birmingham is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist for an 18-month maternity cover position focused on dementia care. The role involves managing a caseload on a dementia ward, conducting assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate recovery. Candidates should have experience in mental health settings and possess strong communication and leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Regular supervision and training opportunities

Support for continuing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience of work within mental health settings is essential.
• Comprehensive understanding of the role of OT with older clients.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive OT assessments using standardised tools.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for effective care.
• Provide input into the division-wide OPIP service.

Skills

Experience in mental health settings

Understanding of OT role

Ability to communicate clearly

Leadership skills

Time management

Job description

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Rosemary Ward- Juniper Centre

The closing date is 04 January 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to take up a band 5 Occupational Therapist (OT) role within dementia and frailty service at Sage Ward Juniper Centre. This is an 18‑month maternity cover.

You will be based on Sage ward which is a 17‑bedded male dementia ward, working as a key member of that team where you will manage, develop and deliver occupational therapy (OT) provision to a designated caseload. You will focus on occupational performance, complex mental health presentations, risk management and evaluating outcomes aligned to personalised care plans. You will implement and facilitate individual and group programmes of clinical intervention in collaboration with Occupational Therapy assistants, activity workers and other professionals for effective recovery and discharge.

Whilst you will be based with a specific ward team, as a member of the wider occupational therapy service there may be occasions when flexibility of location is required to accommodate clinical need. The post holder is expected to work Monday – Friday 8am­–4pm, working closely with the band 7 Occupational Therapist, Ward Manager, Matron, Lead Occupational Therapist and the ward multidisciplinary team.

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.

You will have regular managerial, professional and clinical supervision. There are 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.

Address

Rosemary Ward, Juniper Centre, Moseley Hall Hospital

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-7431463

Job locations

Rosemary Ward, Juniper Centre, Moseley Hall Hospital