Band 6 Senior Practitioner/Occupational Therapist

Bsmhft; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Memory Assessment Service. You will work within a skilled MDT to deliver cognitive assessments and dementia care, both in clinics and in clients' homes.

The role offers a permanent contract, 37.5 hours, and NHS terms, with opportunities to develop expertise in memory assessment and dementia care.

Qualifications

• Degree in OT and HCPC registered.
• Experience of working with Older Adults and people with memory difficulties.
• Dementia care mapping, Coaching Leadership, Allens Cognitive Disability Model e.g. LACLS Tool.
• Experience of working in a multicultural community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist OT assessments focusing on functional ability and cognition.
• Analyse performance skills to inform memory assessments and diagnosis.
• Dual role: conduct specialist OT assessments to support diagnosis and complete holistic memory assessments.
• Participate in a duty rota and support wider team responsibilities.
• Carry out assessments in service users' homes and clinic settings.
• Contribute to MDT discussions, care planning and onward referrals.
• Support service users and families throughout the memory assessment pathway.

Skills

Older Adults

Memory difficulties

Dementia care mapping

Coaching leadership

Education

OT degree + HCPC registered

Job description

Band 6 Senior Practitioner/Occupational Therapist

Band 6

Main area Memory Assessment Service Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9-5 monday to friday) Job ref 436-8340697

Site little bromwich centre Town Birmingham, Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/11/2026 23:59

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

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our innovative and dynamic Memory Assessment Service (MAS).

The Memory Assessment Service supports individuals aged 18 and over who are registered with a Birmingham or Solihull GP. We specialise in assessing people experiencing memory and/or cognitive difficulties, particularly in the context of suspected dementia.

You will be joining a highly skilled, supportive, and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team, offering an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in cognitive assessment and dementia care.

Main duties of the job

This varied and rewarding role involves:

• Delivering specialist occupational therapy assessments focusing on functional ability, considering cognitive, physical, sensory, and mental health aspects
• Analysing performance skills to inform comprehensive memory assessments and contribute to the diagnostic process
• Undertaking a dual role:
  • Conducting specialist OT assessments to support diagnosis
  • Completing detailed holistic memory assessments to gather clinical information
• Participating in a duty rota and supporting wider team responsibilities
• Carrying out assessments in service users’ homes and clinic settings

You will also play a key role in:

• Multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions contributing to diagnosis
• Care planning and onward referrals to relevant services and agencies
• Supporting service users and their families throughout the Memory assessment pathway.

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Has a strong interest in working with people with cognitive impairment and dementia
• Demonstrates a person-centred approach, placing service users at the heart of care
• Is confident in working with service users and their families in sensitive situations
• Has excellent communication and engagement skills
• Possesses a sound understanding of the Occupational Therapy process, including application of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)
• Has knowledge or experience of cognitive and functional assessments within a similar setting

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.

Person specification

Registered Occupational therapist

• Degree in OT and HCPC registered
• To have skills and knowledge of working with Older Adults and people with Memory difficulties
• Dementia care mapping, Coaching Leadership, Allens Cognitive Disability Model e.g. LACLS Tool
• Experience of working in a multicultural community

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) . The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we’ll not be able to provide sponsorship.

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Michelle Austin Job title Band 7 Team manager Memory Assessment Service (OT) Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01213015440