Band 7 Lead Occupational Therapist – Tamarind
Main area Occupational Therapist Specialist Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week Job ref 436-7986960-A
Site Tamarind Centre Town Birmingham Salary £49,387 – £56,515 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 06/07/2026 23:59
Job overview
Are you able to motivate and support service users in the early stages of their admission into secure services? The post holder will work within the ward supporting service user’s admission and during their progression on the ward. The role will include coming up with innovative ways to engage service users with complex needs, with opportunities to assess users prior to admission in external settings. Your input will set them up for their journey through secure care, giving them the opportunity and a stepping stone to progress into less restrictive environments. The service prides itself on supporting the recovery of working‑age males detained under both criminal and civil sections of the Mental Health Act; users may experience severe mental health problems, acute illness and challenging behaviours. As a senior member you will represent your profession, act as a role model, and support the trauma‑informed care philosophy of the secure service and the wider organisational values. You will partner with multidisciplinary teams to promote recovery and address inequalities such as employment, education and physical health.
Main duties of the job
The lead occupational therapist will hold operational and professional responsibility for the service within the Men’s In‑patient Medium Secure Service at the Tamarind Centre, an 89‑bed medium secure hospital for males. The role involves delivering a competent, efficient occupational therapy service, working with a multidisciplinary leadership team (lead psychiatrist, clinical nurse manager, psychologist, matron) to provide safe, effective, caring care. You will lead professional development, embed an evidence base and the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), and enhance the occupational therapy pathway across the secure care service.
Working for our organisation
Our population is culturally diverse and often experiences high levels of deprivation. We are a compassionate, inclusive team committed to excellent care. BSMHFT is a large provider of secure care and offender health services, offering experience across community psychological intervention, outreach (FIRST), liaison, diversion, prison health, and low‑ and medium‑secure inpatient services for young persons, women and men. The successful candidate may work within the Reach Out Model of Care, a partnership with Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and St Andrews Health Care.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of registration with the HCPC or willingness to undertake registration
- Evidence of postgraduate training in leadership and/or management
Experience
- Examples of CPD portfolio evidence or research activity
- Evidence of research
Legal and safeguarding
The Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have equal opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if that requires different approaches. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, with all staff and volunteers sharing this commitment. Safe recruitment practices include pre‑employment checks before appointment confirmation, and a DBS check may be required. Applicants may need to cover the cost of the DBS certificate, which will be deducted over three months and may be reimbursed by the Trust. All successful applicants will complete the Trust’s induction programme and mandatory e‑learning training within the first two weeks.
Professional registration
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) and requires submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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