Job summary
We are looking for a Band 6 occupational therapist to work within the neuropsychiatry department at the Barberry National Centre for Mental Health. The post is full time, for 37.5 hours per week.

This will be an ideal opportunity for someone with an interest in working across the areas of neurology and psychiatry to gain new knowledge, skills and broaden their experience in this specialist area with patients across the West Midlands.

The post offers opportunities to improve your knowledge and skills in self-management packages, as well as initial assessments and treatment approaches for complex conditions. This is an excellent opportunity to improve your clinical confidence and decision-making skills with support and is very suitable for someone who is highly motivated and adaptable. This will be within a well established and supportive OT team of 4 other Band 6 OTs and a Band 7 clinical specialist OT and other multidisciplinary team members.

This post would be particularly to support our outpatient occupational therapy service for people both online and face to face in clinic and people's homes.

Main duties of the job

• To work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.
• To manage a defined caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in a range of settings.
• To maintain multidisciplinary clinical records.
• To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy services within a designated service, holding responsibility for defined projects.
• To regularly supervise occupational therapy students on placement.
• To provide leadership for junior staff through supervision and appraisal.
• To contribute to the maintenance and development of the trust occupational therapy service.

About us
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.

Job 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.

Person Specification
Essential

• HCPC registration
• Able to travel between working sites
• Significant post registration experience in mental health or neurology
• Strong interest in working in neuropsychiatry

Desirable

• RCOT membership

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Barberry National Centre for Mental Health, 25 Vincent Drive, Birmingham, B15 2SY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical specialist occupational therapist, Louise Oakley, louise.oakley2@nhs.net, 01213012283

Details
Date posted: 24 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year, per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 436-8127051
Job locations: The Barberry National Centre for Mental Health, 25 Vincent Drive, Birmingham, B15 2SY, United Kingdom

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).