Occupational Therapist Mental Health

RGH-Global Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist for their complex care inpatient unit. This role offers the opportunity to work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team, delivering assessments and leading therapy programs aimed at enhancing recovery and well-being for patients with severe mental health conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health inpatient settings.
• Strong understanding of recovery-focused care.
• Confident in leading therapeutic programmes and supervising OTAs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Lead and coordinate therapeutic programmes.
• Provide supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Skills

Recovery-focused care

Leading therapeutic programmes

Supervision of junior staff

Education

HCPC registration as Occupational Therapist

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist Mental Health Inpatient Services (Birmingham B20)

Full time or Part time | Permanent | Salary from £36,500 - £45,000 (DOE)

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a respected mental health care provider in Birmingham for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join one of their long-term complex care inpatient services.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic OT with a passion for supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental health diagnoses. The role is based at a 16-bed male inpatient unit and offers the chance to work within a multidisciplinary team focused on recovery and meaningful occupation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver a range of occupational therapy assessments and interventions, including MOHOST and other tools based on service-user needs.
2. Lead and coordinate therapeutic programmes, including group and individual sessions.
3. Provide supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs).
4. Collaborate closely with the wider clinical team under the guidance of the Head of Therapies.

Ideal Candidate:

1. HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist
2. Experience in mental health inpatient settings
3. Strong understanding of recovery-focused care
4. Confident in leading therapeutic programmes and supervising junior staff

If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.