Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist Team Manager - Learning Disabilities & Autism Team in Birmingham, West Midlands

Job Title: Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist Team Manager - Learning Disabilities & Autism Team
Specialism: AHP - Occupational Therapy
Location: Birmingham, UK
Salary: Up to £31.00 per hour
Type: Full Time (Ongoing)

Here is a remarkable opportunity for a Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist Team Manager to join the Learning Disabilities & Autism Team in Birmingham. This ongoing full-time position offers up to £31.00 per hour and the opportunity to shape high-quality Occupational Therapy provision across both inpatient and community settings.

You will manage a specialist and complex caseload while providing clinical leadership and professional support to colleagues. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to combine hands-on clinical practice with team management responsibilities while supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex mental health needs.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the consistency and stability of a full-time role within a busy and rewarding healthcare environment.
• Hourly Pay: Earn up to £31.00 per hour, rewarding your specialist expertise and leadership responsibilities.
• Diverse Experience: Work across inpatient and community settings, broadening your clinical and professional experience.
• Professional Growth: Develop your leadership capabilities by supervising and supporting junior Occupational Therapists and support staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from the flexibility of locum work while independently managing your workload and responsibilities.

What you will do

• Manage Complex Caseloads: Take responsibility for a specialist or complex Occupational Therapy caseload, ensuring high-quality and person-centred interventions.
• Complete Assessments: Undertake detailed Occupational Therapy and functional assessments to identify individual needs and priorities.
• Develop Treatment Plans: Create, implement, and review individualised treatment and intervention plans.
• Support Complex Needs: Work with individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex mental health needs.
• Deliver Occupational Therapy: Provide specialist input across both inpatient and community-based settings.
• Contribute to MDT Working: Support multidisciplinary decision-making, care planning, and reviews with your specialist expertise.
• Provide Leadership: Mentor, supervise, and develop junior Occupational Therapists and support staff.
• Promote Safe Practice: Contribute to safeguarding, risk management, and clinical governance processes.
• Improve Services: Participate in audits, research, quality improvement, and service development activities.
• Maintain Documentation: Keep accurate and comprehensive clinical records, reports, and case documentation.

Why Birmingham

Birmingham is a vibrant and diverse city offering an exciting combination of culture, entertainment, green spaces, and excellent amenities. With its thriving communities and wide range of leisure opportunities, Birmingham provides a fantastic setting for both professional development and personal enjoyment. It is an ideal location to advance your Occupational Therapy career while making a meaningful difference to individuals with learning disabilities and autism.

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Apply now to join the Learning Disabilities & Autism Team in Birmingham and take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career with Sanctuary Personnel.