Band 4 Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant to work as part of the Occupational Therapy Team at Reaside Clinic.
The successful applicant will join an already established Occupational Therapy Service, which aims to provide assessment, treatment, rehabilitation to our service users with complex needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic, creative, and imaginative individual to be able to adapt and deliver high quality Occupational therapy provisions within a well-established multidisciplinary team and to make significant difference to individual's lives. Applicants must demonstrate a genuine desire to work in mental health and commit to delivering the highest quality of patient centred care to our service users.
Reaside Clinic is a male medium secure service providing care for service users with challenging behaviours and a range of clinical presentations.
You would be working with the Occupational Therapy team to deliver one to one interventions as well as in group work and will require practical and creative skills in order to promote independence and to improve overall emotional wellbeing.
Therapeutic interventions are supported by a well-equipped environment which includes a gym, kitchen, education suite, art room, gardens, woodwork shop, library, and group rooms. We have our own forensic community OT team and partnerships that support transitions out into the community.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will deliver therapeutic interventions that support recovery through promoting social inclusion, development of life skills and providing opportunities for recovery.
You will have operational responsibility for the activity workers with oversight from the clinical service manager.
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.
Details
Date posted
27 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
436-7610687
Job locations
Reaside Clinic
Birmingham
B45 9BE
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Level 3 NVQ qualification
- Have an understanding of the Occupational Therapy profession and its role within mental health services.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage and prioritise a caseload
Desirable
- Supervisory skills
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Level 3 NVQ qualification
- Have an understanding of the Occupational Therapy profession and its role within mental health services.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage and prioritise a caseload
Desirable
- Supervisory skills
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).
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Reaside Clinic
Birmingham
B45 9BE
Employer's website
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Reaside Clinic
Birmingham
B45 9BE
Employer's website
Salary range
- £27,485 - £30,162 per year