Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team within Forward Thinking Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a unique, city-wide mental health service supporting children and young people.



As a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will work as part of a vibrant, supportive and highly skilled MDT to provide a high-quality, evidence-based Occupational Therapy Service for children and young people experiencing a range of complex mental health needs.

We are looking for someone who:

Is driven to improve outcomes for children and young people with mental health difficulties



Is skilled and experienced in working with complexity and diversity within mental health services



Values co-production, early intervention, and promotes recovery and participation through a strength-based ethos



Can provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior OT staff and support MDT colleagues

In return, we offer:

A supportive and inclusive team culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing and development



Opportunities to contribute to service innovation and development



Access to a wide range of CPD and leadership development opportunities



The post holder will be based at The Oaklands Centre but will need to be able to travel to different hubs and locations across the city.



You will bring your clinical expertise to assess, plan and deliver specialist OT interventions, 1-1 and groupwork, while also contributing to the development of the OT service and providing clinical leadership. You will have the opportunity to shape and lead on providing collaborative, trauma-informed and autism-affirming person-centered care, working to reduce barriers and support meaningful engagement in daily life.

The postholder will:

Work within the South Core hub, as part of the wider MDT, to deliver holistic and integrated care plans, ensuring occupational therapy is embedded within a shared formulation and intervention approach



Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and 1-1 and group interventions to children and young people (aged 0 - 25) experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties, including those who are neurodivergent and/or have complex needs .



Work collaboratively with families, carers, educational providers, social care and other agencies to promote recovery, participation and emotional wellbeing.



Offer clinical leadership and supervision to junior OT staff and support professional development across the wider team.



Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives within the OT team and in line with divisional and trust wide priorities.



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.



Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.