Band 7 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Band 7 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist role based at FIRST Community Service in Northfield, Birmingham, offering 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract. Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum.

The post involves leading clinical service delivery, supervising staff, and improving pathways for service users across hospital and community settings within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing caseloads with people with complex mental health problems in a hospital or community team setting.
• Experience of using audit to measure service outcomes.
• Evidence of managing staff clinically and/or managerially.
• Evidence of using clinical processes and standards to inform clinical practices.

Responsibilities

• Form part of the management team to ensure the OT service is represented in all aspects of service delivery.
• Monitor and manage interface with transition cases and community clinical service.
• Contribute to quality assurance by reviewing clinical outcomes and aligning practice with standards.

Skills

Caseload management

Audit for outcomes

Staff management

Clinical standards

Education

BSc(Hons) Occupational Therapy

Job description

Band 7 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

Band 7

Main area Secure Care Community Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9-5pm with some flexibility) Job ref 436-8162190

Site FIRST Community Service Main House Town Northfield , Birmingham Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 21/10/2026

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

Job overview

To uphold a high quality FIRST Occupational Therapy, (OT), clinical service. Oversee the competency of the workforce and service user experience through clinical and case management and monitoring of quality outcomes though audit, data reporting, and quality improvement projects.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Specialist will form part of the management team and ensure that the Occupational Therapy clinical service is represented in all aspects of service delivery. The post holder will monitor and manage the interface and in-reach with transition cases and the community clinical service, supporting safe, effective and high-quality pathways of care. They will contribute to quality assurance by reviewing clinical outcomes, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring occupational therapy practice is aligned with professional standards, service specifications and the needs of service users.

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

Experience

• Evidence of managing caseloads with people with complex mental health problems in a hospital or community team setting for a substantive period of time
• Experience of using audit to measure service outcomes
• Evidence of managing staff clinically and or managerially
• Evidence of using clinical process and standards to inform clinical practices

Training and qualification

• Diploma, BSC(Hons), or MSc In Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of post graduate training in leadership
• Evidence of post graduate training in a relevant clinical field
• Evidence of co-production in service delivery and or evaluation
• Emotional resilience and highly effective communication style. Good problem solver
• Work within a team and deliver on organisational / team objectives
• Willingness and ability to travel between sites within the Trust, region wide across the West Midlands and potentially nationwide, as required.
• Commitment to working within a multicultural framework and the client group for which this post provides a service to

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 will 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.

Application numbers

Name Marie Walker Job title Lead Occupational Therapist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07985 883362 Additional information

Office contact for Marie Walker: 0121 3013186

Service manager Dianna Dass-Farrell : 0121 301 3139 : [e-mail]

Consultant OT: [e-mail]