Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Rehabilitation

Location:

Multiple Sites in Birmingham

Hours:

Full-time | 37.5 hours/week (Mon-Fri)

Salary:

29,761 - 37,689 per annum (Dependent on Experience)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Are you a compassionate, motivated, and recovery-focused Occupational Therapist looking to make a genuine impact in mental health rehabilitation? If so, this is your opportunity to join a dedicated and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team supporting individuals with complex mental health needs on their journey toward recovery and independence.

About the Role

You will play a vital role in the assessment and delivery of high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic interventions for men with long-term mental health conditions. Working across several established and developing inpatient and residential services in Birmingham, your contribution will directly support patients in achieving their personal goals and moving toward community reintegration.

You will be responsible for:

Delivering a mix of individual and group interventions Assessing and treating occupational performance in self-care, productivity, and leisure Managing a caseload and contributing to personalised care plans Collaborating with OT Assistants, Activity Workers, and the wider MDT Supporting OT students and contributing to service development
About the Services

You will have the opportunity to work across a range of specialist settings, including:

Long-term rehabilitation units in Handsworth Wood and Edgbaston A residential step-down service in Erdington A new high-dependency rehabilitation unit opening soon in Highgate, featuring both high-support and recovery-focused environments
What We're Looking For

Essential:

BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Knowledge of OT interventions for inpatient rehabilitation Experience working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team Strong communication, time management, and report writing skills

Desirable:

6+ months in a mental health setting Inpatient rehabilitation and recovery experience Membership with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Level 2 Food Safety certification
What You'll Gain

Structured development opportunities, supervision, and appraisal-based pay progression A collaborative and compassionate work environment Comprehensive well-being support, including personalised risk assessments Annual cost-of-living salary increase Opportunity to shape services through innovation and feedback
This is a meaningful opportunity for someone who wants to grow in their OT career, be supported in their development, and make a measurable difference in people's lives.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 29,761.00-37,689.00 per year

Work Location: In person