Team Lead Occupational Therapist
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- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 20/08/2026
- Closes
- 03/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join NHS Tayside as a Team Lead within a Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. The role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based OT interventions to stroke patients, focusing on rapid assessment, early rehabilitation, and discharge planning. As Team Lead, you will drive service improvements, embed best practice, and support the development of new models of care. You will also supervise and develop junior staff, fostering a positive team culture. This post offers excellent professional development opportunities within a supportive leadership team.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £52,845 – £61,466 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
257305
Salary:
Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date:
03/09/2026
Job Type:
Allied Health Professions
Location:
Ninewells Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
20/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Tayside
Department:
Occupational Therapy
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join NHS Tayside as Team Lead Occupational Therapist within a Hyper Acute Stoke Unit.
The role focuses on delivering high-quality, evidence-based OT interventions to patients in the early stages of stroke, supporting rapid assessment, early rehabilitation, and discharge planning. You will manage a complex caseload, promote recovery through early intervention, and contribute to safe and timely patient flow.
As Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and developing the acute stroke Occupational Therapy service. This includes driving service improvem
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