Occupational Therapist Birmingham

the Service; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Birmingham is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join their team. The ideal candidate will assess and support service users, contribute to treatment programs, and work within a multidisciplinary team to enhance quality of life. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

Generous NHS pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and mentoring programme

Access to CPD opportunities

Flexible working options

Paid DBS application

Free parking

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting people with mental health needs in secure environments.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Reflective, resilient, and committed to professional growth.
• Enthusiastic about recovery-focused and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments.
• Plan and evaluate tailored treatment programmes.
• Facilitate therapeutic and rehabilitative groups.
• Contribute to risk assessment and management plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in supervision and CPD opportunities.

Skills

Body Mechanics

Early Intervention

Acute Care

Communication skills

HIPAA

Autism Experience

Computer Literacy

Pediatrics Experience

Home Care

Heavy Lifting

Patient Service Experience

Medicare

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC

Job description

We are currently looking for an energetic enthusiastic and ambitious Occupational Therapist to join our Birmingham OT team.

Band 5 Occupational Therapist Forensic Mental Health Service

Location: Stirchley Birmingham

Salary: 30381 - 36480 per annum depending on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

The site offers a service to adults requiring care and treatment within a secure inpatient setting. We have male and female provision as well as an older adult service.

About the Service

Our Forensic Mental Health Service provides specialist assessment treatment and rehabilitation for adults with complex mental health needs who are involved with the criminal justice system. We work within a secure environment supporting individuals to develop the skills and confidence to live safe meaningful and independent lives.

Youll be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists psychologists nurses social workers and other allied health professionals all committed to recovery-focused trauma-informed and person-centred care.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team. As a Band 5 OT youll assess and support service users in developing functional social and vocational skills that enhance their quality of life and aid their progression through the secure care pathway.

Youll work across wards and therapeutic environments delivering both individual and group interventions that promote occupational engagement wellbeing and recovery. Youll also have opportunities to contribute to service development and innovation within a dynamic forensic setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments using evidence-based tools and approaches.
• Plan implement and evaluate tailored treatment programmes in collaboration with service users and the multidisciplinary team.
• Facilitate a range of therapeutic and rehabilitative groups focused on life skills social interaction and meaningful occupation.
• Contribute to risk assessment and management plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional and trust standards.
• Participate in regular supervision and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.

About You

Were looking for someone who is :

• A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC.
• Passionate about supporting people with mental health needs in secure environments.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Reflective resilient and committed to professional growth.
• Enthusiastic about recovery-focused and trauma-informed practice.

Newly qualified OTs are warmly encouraged to apply we offer a supportive preceptorship programme and structured development opportunities.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive induction and mentoring programme.
• Regular professional supervision and peer support.
• Access to internal and external CPD opportunities.
• Opportunities to develop skills in forensic practice sensory modulation vocational rehabilitation and complex case management.
• Generous NHS pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and flexible working options.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact : Lynn Jones Lead OT

Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including : Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing after 10 years service; Life cover; Electric Car lease scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Healthcare cash plan; Free parking; Paid DBS application; Access to free vocational qualifications.

Key Skills

Body Mechanics,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Autism Experience,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience,Medicare