Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Mary Seacole Ward 1
Band 5
Main area: Occupational Therapist Band 5
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 436-6908786
Site: Mary Seacole Ward 1, Mary Seacole House
Town: Birmingham
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: Today at 23:59
Interview date: 10/02/2025
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to take up the position of Band 5 Occupational Therapist (OT) on Ward 1, Male Acute Inpatient ward at Mary Seacole House. You will be based on Ward 1, working as a key member of that team where you will develop and deliver occupational therapy (OT) provision to a designated caseload. You will focus on occupational performance, complex mental health presentations, risk management, and evaluating outcomes aligned to personalized care plans.
You will implement and facilitate individual and group programmes of clinical intervention in collaboration with OT assistants, activity workers, and other professionals for effective recovery and discharge. While you will be based with a specific ward team, as a member of the wider occupational therapy service, there may be occasions when flexibility of location is required to accommodate clinical need. You will be working closely with the Senior Occupational Therapist, Band 7 Occupational Therapist, Ward Manager, Occupational Therapy Acute Lead, Matron, and the ward multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be able to communicate well and use their professional skills and knowledge to work effectively across the service, as well as displaying the ability to work on their own initiative and be a committed team player. You will be joining a hard-working multi-disciplinary team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for service users and carers.
You will be involved in a variety of professional roles to include supporting the day-to-day decision-making on the ward, designated supervision responsibilities, leadership of various individual projects, quality initiatives, and service developments that support the trust strategy. This will equip you to embrace our philosophy of care; that the service user is at the heart of everything that we do. You will be expected to be flexible in your approach and welcome the opportunity to build on your existing experience and skills.
This position would be ideal for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with a vision to develop their career and clinical expertise within an acute mental health environment. The post would require the successful applicant to have experience within a mental health setting and have an awareness of risk management. You will be expected to utilize specialist functional assessments and interventions utilizing the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) which is primarily used within the trust.
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 specialized 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, characterized in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to ensure 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.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
In return, we can offer a range of training and development opportunities linked to your personal development plan, supportive supervision, access to a network of OTs and other allied health professionals (AHPs) within acute services and across our organization, and the opportunity to be involved in shaping the services of the future.
Person specification
Essential & Desirable
* Experience in a mental health setting
The Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfill 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.
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 first 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.
If applicable to your role, the Trust will require you to sign up for the DBS Update Service. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here.
Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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.
Name: Benjamin Wilson
Job title: Ward Manager
Email address: Benjamin.Wilson1@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01213016123
Alternative email contact:
Taryn Volante - Lead Occupational Therapist
Taryn.Volante@nhs.net
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