• Job Description

  Req#: L0042-25-0147?language=en&page=1097&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

  Main duties of the job

  We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team at Kings Norton Hospital in Birmingham. This fixed-term role (starting in August 2025) is ideal for both newly qualified and experienced therapists who are eager to develop their skills in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

  Kings Norton Hospital is a newly built facility, dedicated to delivering high-quality intensive treatment in a safe, caring, and secure setting. We support adults of all genders with severe and complex mental health conditions, providing specialist care across our three acute wards. These wards cater to individuals stepping down from Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) or those managing prolonged, complex mental health challenges.

  As part of our multidisciplinary team, you'll collaborate with experienced professionals, including a Medical Director, Specialty Doctors, Psychologists, and Occupational Therapy Assistants, ensuring holistic and person-centred care.

  If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with complex mental health needs, we would love to hear from you!

  About us

  Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

  Details

  Date posted

  17 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £33,000 a year

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  9 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  008571

  Job locations

  Birmingham - Kings Norton Hospital

  Birmingham

  West Midlands

  B30 3LN

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  What you'll be working:

  This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week), working Monday to Friday. It is initially fixed-term for 9 months, with the possibility of extending to 12 months.

  What you'll be doing:

  • Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team, using your occupational therapy expertise to deliver high-quality assessments, care planning, and support for young people in our care.
  • Conduct occupational therapy assessments and provide interventions across various settings, such as clients' homes, workplaces, and the community.
  • Work closely with patients, families, and carers to encourage active participation in the therapy process.
  • Develop individualised treatment programs in collaboration with patients, carers, and other professionals (e.g., occupational therapy assistants, support workers).
  • Plan, coordinate, and deliver person-centred interventions, both individually and in groups, using a variety of treatment techniques and graded activity.
  • Provide advice on lifestyle changes, functional abilities, self-care, and adaptations to the physical environment, taking into account the effects of medical conditions on the patient and their family.
  • Communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team through verbal and written reports, sharing information about assessments, management plans, and treatment progress.
  • Provide appropriate supervision and support to team members, ensuring they are guided and supported in their roles.
  • Help train care staff and others on occupational therapy principles to ensure an integrated approach to care.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of patients, protecting their rights at all times.
  • Be proactive in seeking CPD opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge, ensuring continuous improvement in your practice.

  What to look forward to:

  • 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Birthday off
  • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
  • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
  • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
  • A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension

  • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
  • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
  • ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  What you'll be working:

  This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week), working Monday to Friday. It is initially fixed-term for 9 months, with the possibility of extending to 12 months.

  What you'll be doing:

  • Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team, using your occupational therapy expertise to deliver high-quality assessments, care planning, and support for young people in our care.
  • Conduct occupational therapy assessments and provide interventions across various settings, such as clients' homes, workplaces, and the community.
  • Work closely with patients, families, and carers to encourage active participation in the therapy process.
  • Develop individualised treatment programs in collaboration with patients, carers, and other professionals (e.g., occupational therapy assistants, support workers).
  • Plan, coordinate, and deliver person-centred interventions, both individually and in groups, using a variety of treatment techniques and graded activity.
  • Provide advice on lifestyle changes, functional abilities, self-care, and adaptations to the physical environment, taking into account the effects of medical conditions on the patient and their family.
  • Communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team through verbal and written reports, sharing information about assessments, management plans, and treatment progress.
  • Provide appropriate supervision and support to team members, ensuring they are guided and supported in their roles.
  • Help train care staff and others on occupational therapy principles to ensure an integrated approach to care.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of patients, protecting their rights at all times.
  • Be proactive in seeking CPD opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge, ensuring continuous improvement in your practice.

  What to look forward to:

  • 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Birthday off
  • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
  • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
  • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
  • A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension

  • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
  • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
  • ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • HCPC registration

  Desirable

  • Experience working in an Adult Mental Health setting

  Experience

  Essential

  • Flexibility and adaptability, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your time and workload effectively to meet service needs.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • HCPC registration

  Desirable

  • Experience working in an Adult Mental Health setting

  Experience

  Essential

  • Flexibility and adaptability, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your time and workload effectively to meet service needs.

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Active Care Group

  Address

  Birmingham - Kings Norton Hospital

  Birmingham

  West Midlands

  B30 3LN

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Active Care Group

  Address

  Birmingham - Kings Norton Hospital

  Birmingham

  West Midlands

  B30 3LN

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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