Band 6 Senior Practitioner/Occupational Therapist

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our innovative and dynamic Memory Assessment Service (MAS).

The Memory Assessment Service supports individuals aged 18 and over who are registered with a Birmingham or Solihull GP. We specialise in assessing people experiencing memory and/or cognitive difficulties, particularly in the context of suspected dementia.

You will be joining a highly skilled, supportive, and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team, offering an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in cognitive assessment and dementia care.

Main duties of the job
This varied and rewarding role involves:

• Delivering specialist occupational therapy assessments focusing on functional ability, considering cognitive, physical, sensory, and mental health aspects
• Analysing performance skills to inform comprehensive memory assessments and contribute to the diagnostic process
• Undertaking a dual role:
  • Conducting specialist OT assessments to support diagnosis
  • Completing detailed holistic memory assessments to gather clinical information
• Participating in a duty rota and supporting wider team responsibilities
• Carrying out assessments in service users' homes and clinic settings

You will also play a key role in:

• Multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions contributing to diagnosis
• Care planning and onward referrals to relevant services and agencies
• Supporting service users and their families throughout the Memory assessment pathway.

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Has a strong interest in working with people with cognitive impairment and dementia
• Demonstrates a person-centred approach, placing service users at the heart of care
• Is confident in working with service users and their families in sensitive situations
• Has excellent communication and engagement skills
• Possesses a sound understanding of the Occupational Therapy process, including application of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)
• Has knowledge or experience of cognitive and functional assessments within a similar setting

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: 17 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 436-8106237
Job locations: little bromwich centre, 150 Hob Moor Road Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 9JH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification
Registered Occupational therapist
Essential

• Degree in OT and HCPC registered
• Relevant post graduate training
• To have skills and knowledge of working with Older Adults and people with Memory difficulties

Desirable

• Dementia care mapping, Coaching Leadership, Allens Cognitive Disability Model e.g. LACLS Tool
• Experience of working in a multicultural community

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).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: little bromwich centre, 150 Hob Moor Road Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 9JH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Band 7 Team manager Memory Assessment Service (OT), Michelle Austin, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com

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