Occupational Therapy Team Lead
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves leading an Occupational Therapy team to deliver high-quality rehabilitation for patients with complex conditions on a general rehabilitation ward. You will provide highly specialised assessment and treatment, offering expert clinical advice to support patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals. The position also includes supporting the OT Lead in service development and strengthening integrated working with health and social care partners. You will act as a specialist clinical resource, sharing knowledge and contributing to evidence-based, person-centred care across Hertfordshire.
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
- Evidence of active CPD portfolio
- Relevant Post graduate training
Desirable criteria
- Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT)
- Training in appraisal/supervision
- Post graduate qualification in specialist area at a masters or equivalent level in specialist field
- Appropriate clinical experience post registration (including experience of working in rehabilitation at Senior level)
- Experience as an OT in at least two of the following areas: People with conditions affecting physical function, cognition, againg
- Being involved with assessment and implementation of minor and major adaptations to a persons home on the grounds of disability
- General rehabilitation and falls management
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of supervising staff and / or students
- NHS experience
- Experience of research and clinical audit
- Experience of working with social services
- Experience in setting up and running activity based group programme
- Skills and Knowledge
- Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of people with complex multi-pathologies
- Ability to apply core Occupational Therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
- Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
- Skills in supervision and appraisal of assistants, junior therapists & students
- Presentation skills appropriate for teaching of junior staff, students & peers within an in-service training setting
- Computer literacy - Working knowledge of MS Office applications Personal and professional responsibility
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions and applicable rehabilitation
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NICE and RCOT clinical guidelines
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice associated with people with physical disabilities
- Knowledge of recent national policies and legislation relating to health and social care provision
- Other
- Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours
- Able to work both independently, and with direct and indirect supervision.
- Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post
- Car Driver unless covered by Equality Act 2010
- Willingness to work flexibly at a variety of locations across the division/local area
- Able to be organized, prioritise and manage own time.
- Able to accept advice and feedback and to act upon this
- Education /Qualification
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
- Evidence of active CPD portfolio
- Relevant Post graduate training
- Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT)
- Training in appraisal/supervision
- Post graduate qualification in specialist area at a masters or equivalent level in specialist field
- Appropriate clinical experience post registration (including experience of working in rehabilitation at Senior level)
- Experience as an OT in at least two of the following areas: People with conditions affecting physical function, cognition, againg
- Being involved with assessment and implementation of minor and major adaptations to a persons home on the grounds of disability
- General rehabilitation and falls management
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of supervising staff and / or students
- NHS experience
- Experience of research and clinical audit
- Experience of working with social services
- Experience in setting up and running activity based group programme
- Skills and Knowledge
- Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of people with complex multi-pathologies
- Ability to apply core Occupational Therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
- Advanced communication and report writing sk
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Central London Community Health Trust
Occupational Therapy Team Lead
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
Join our Occupational Therapy team and take a leading role in delivering high-quality rehabilitation to patients with a range of complex and multiple conditions.
AsOccupational Therapy Team Lead , you will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team on a general rehabilitation ward, providing highly specialised assessment, treatment and expert clinical advice. You will support patients to maximise their independence, achieve their rehabilitation goals and make progress towards the best possible outcomes.
You will also work closely with the OT Lead to develop the service and strengthen integrated working with health and social care partners.
This is an opportunity to use your specialist clinical expertise, support the development of colleagues and contribute to the delivery of evidence-based, person-centred care across Hertfordshire.
You will provide a specialist occupational therapy resource for colleagues across the service, sharing your knowledge and expertise to support high standards of practice.
We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and develop.
Main duties of the job
As Occupational Therapy Team Lead, you will:
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