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.