Specialist Occupational Therapist (B6) in Birmingham

Position Overview

Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist – Salary: £34,821.10 per annum. Base: Cygnet Raglan House, 66-68 Raglan Road, Birmingham, B66 3ND. Responsible to: Head Occupational Therapist (Line manager). Hours: Part Time, 34 Hours. Contract duration: Fixed term 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care including person‑centred OT assessment and interventions.
• Work in an integrated way with the support team and wider multidisciplinary team to assist the service in providing outcome‑based care and support pathways.
• Operate as an autonomous clinician within a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Hold supervisory responsibility for others and take a leadership role in specific projects.
• Assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to the individual's diagnosis and identified needs.
• Develop treatment plans and care and support plans based on assessments and team formulation.
• Empower staff to improve the quality of care through training, modelling and coaching.
• Participate in CPD and service development initiatives, including specialist interest groups and innovative practice.
• Undergo thorough induction and receive ongoing support and supervision from the Head Occupational Therapist.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check and reference check required. Successful completion of these checks is a condition of employment.

Benefits

• Free parking.
• Free meals for staff on duty.
• Group pension plan.
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts).
• Well‑being centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
• External training opportunities such as Sensory Integration and participation in specialist interest groups, service development initiatives and innovative practice.
• Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training.
• Support to build skills and confidence for career progression.

Contact

Please contact: Fatema Meghjee (West Midlands Regional Lead OT) – fatemameghjeecygnethealth.co.uk for further information.