Band 6 Senior Practitioner/Occupational Therapist

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Garretts Green; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Memory Assessment Service (MAS). You will deliver specialist OT assessments, focusing on functional ability in memory/dementia care, and participate in MDT discussions.

Roles include home and clinic assessments and care planning with families involved. The MAS offers a supportive, multidisciplinary environment with opportunities to develop expertise in cognitive assessment and

Qualifications

• HCPC registered OT with current NHS practice
• Experience in cognitive assessment and dementia care is essential
• Excellent communication and engagement skills required

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist OT assessments focusing on functional ability with cognitive, physical and mental health aspects
• Analyse performance skills to inform memory assessments and diagnostic process
• Conduct specialist OT assessments to support diagnosis
• Complete holistic memory assessments and gather clinical information
• Participate in duty rota and support MDT discussions
• Carry out assessments in service users' homes and clinics
• Support care planning and onward referrals
• Assist service users and families throughout the memory assessment pathway

Skills

OT assessment experience

Cognitive assessment

Communication skills

MOHO knowledge

Education

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

NHS IT systems

Job description

A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. 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. 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. 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

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.