Band 6 Senior Practitioner/Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the innovative and dynamic Memory Assessment Service (MAS). The service supports individuals aged 18 and over with memory and cognitive difficulties, particularly suspected dementia. The role involves delivering specialist occupational therapy assessments, contributing to diagnostic processes, and participating in multidisciplinary team discussions. You will work with service users in their homes and clinic settings, supporting them and their families through the assessment pathway.
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Dementia care mapping, Coaching Leadership, Allens Cognitive Disability Model e.g. LACLS Tool
- Experience of working in a multicultural community
- Registered Occupational therapist
- 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
- Dementia care mapping, Coaching Leadership, Allens Cognitive Disability Model e.g. LACLS Tool
- Experience of working in a multicultural community
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 13d ago · Closes in 8d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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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
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