Band 7 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Northfield , Birmingham, B31 5HE
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 September 2026
27 days left
Job description
To uphold a high quality FIRST Occupational Therapy, (OT), clinical service. Oversee the competency of the workforce and service user experience throu...
The Clinical Specialist will form part of the management team and ensure that the Occupational Therapy clinical service is represented in all aspects of service delivery. The post holder will monitor and manage the interface and in-reach with transition cases and the community clinical service, supporting safe, effective and high-quality pathways of care. They will contribute to quality assurance by reviewing clinical outcomes, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring occupational therapy practice is aligned with professional standards, service specifications and the needs of service users.
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.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of managing caseloads with people with complex mental health problems in a hospital or community team setting for a substantive period of time
- Experience of using audit to measure service outcomes
- Evidence of managing staff clinically and or managerially
Desirable
- Evidence of using clinical process and standards to inform clinical practices
Training and qualification
Essential
- Diploma, BSC(Hons), or MSc In Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of post graduate training in leadership
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate training in a relevant clinical field
- Evidence of co-production in service delivery and or evaluation
Personal qualities
Essential
- Emotional resilience and highly effective communication style. Good problem solver
- Work within a team and deliver on organisational / team objectives
- Willingness and ability to travel between sites within the Trust, region wide across the West Midlands and potentially nationwide, as required.
- Commitment to working within a multicultural framework and the client group for which this post provides a service to
Desirable
- Good attendance record
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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