Senior Occupational Therapist

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist. The ideal candidate will manage occupational therapy assessments and interventions for service-users with severe mental health needs. Responsibilities include planning and delivering therapy programmes, coordinating team efforts, and supporting the personal recovery of patients. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience, and the role offers a competitive salary ranging from £36,506 to £44,316 annually.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in inpatient rehabilitation settings.
• Experience of using MOHOST as an assessment tool.
• Strong understanding of Occupational Therapy principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver occupational therapy assessments.
• Lead and coordinate therapeutic programmes.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Team-working skills

Prioritisation skills

Data entry skills

Empathy for mental health

Innovative thinking

Education

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

Registration with HCPC

Job description

Job Summary

Options for Care are recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist to work at Montague Court, one of our mental health inpatient services in Birmingham. We also operate two further hospitals and a recovery home:

• Montague Court: 18‑bed male long term complex care mental health inpatient unit, Edgbaston
• Dartmouth House: 16‑bed male long term complex care mental health inpatient unit, Handsworth Wood
• Stanford Court: 19‑bed male mental health high dependency inpatient unit, Highgate
• Orchard House: 8‑bed residential step‑down recovery service, Erdington

We are looking for a dynamic OT with a passion for working with people who have severe and enduring mental illness. The MOHOST is established as the core occupational therapy assessment tool, providing evidence of change and a focus on occupation. Additional assessments are completed as led by service‑user need. The successful candidate will be based at Montague Court and will be supported by the Head of Therapies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a range of occupational therapy assessments and interventions promoting recovery and well‑being for service‑users with severe and enduring mental health needs.
• Co‑ordinate and lead on the provision of the therapeutic programme, including running both group and individual sessions.
• Work as an integrated member of the multidisciplinary team, under the supervision of the Head of Therapies, ensuring the occupational needs of the service‑users are considered and addressed.
• Assist in running the Occupational Therapy team, providing management supervision to OTAs.
• Understand and implement the mission, vision and values of the organisation.

Candidates who can work part‑time or full‑time will be considered for this role.

Mission

Realising potential

Vision

We offer best practice interventions to enable personal recovery and wellbeing.

Values

The individual is at the heart of everything we do.

We inspire, stimulate and empower people to achieve and grow through compassionate, supportive and protective relationships.

We deliver and continuously evaluate high quality service whilst respecting differences, promoting dignity and supporting privacy of others.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience (Essential)

• Post‑registration experience working in inpatient rehabilitation and recovery settings.
• Experience of MOHOST as an assessment tool.
• Sound theoretical knowledge of Occupational Therapy and evidence‑based practice.
• Awareness of current issues and legislation relevant to mental health.
• Ability to use assessment as part of the OT process.
• Ability to demonstrate the use of OT interventions relevant to inpatient rehabilitation group and individual work.
• Use of reflective practice.
• Supervisory and appraisal skills.
• Experience of being a practice educator.
• Ongoing professional registration with HCPC.

Experience (Desirable)

• 18–24 months experience working in mental health settings.
• Experience working across a range of mental health settings.
• Risk assessment and risk management skills.

Skills (Essential)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with tact and diplomacy to all relevant professionals, patients, relatives and carers.
• Excellent team‑working skills.
• Willingness to participate in the education of others (e.g., nursing and OT students).
• The ability to prioritise work to meet legal and local deadlines.
• The ability to work alone and as a committed team member.
• Ability to work alongside junior and new members of staff, allocating tasks and playing a supportive role in their knowledge/skills development.
• IT: Use of computer‑based systems and programmes (Microsoft Word, email).
• Accurate data entry, high‑quality typing and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to concentrate on specific activities, deal with conflicting demands, and work to deadlines.
• Ability to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances.
• Respect and understanding of confidentiality.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable and flexible with a conscientious approach to work.
• Empathy for people with mental health problems and appreciation of their rights.
• Flexible across hours of work when required.
• Ability to identify individuals' potential and understand team dynamics.
• Innovative thinking.
• Car driver/owner (desirable).

Qualifications (Essential)

• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, MSc Occupational Therapy or a Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with HCPC.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Relevant postgraduate training courses.
• Food Safety Level 2.
• Member of RCOT.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Options for Care

2 Montague Road

Birmingham

B16 9HR

Website: https://optionsforcare.co.uk/

Details

Posted: 19 Dec 2025

Salary: £36,506.11 to £44,316.91 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: E0277-25-0044