Lead Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Secondment
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced Band 7 Lead Occupational Therapist to join The Beacon Centre, a specialist Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient service. The role involves shaping and leading Occupational Therapy within a multidisciplinary environment, making a difference to young people with complex mental health needs. You will provide clinical, professional, and operational leadership, contributing to the Senior Management Team and driving service development and innovation. The successful candidate will deliver highly specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention, while supporting the multidisciplinary team through consultation and training.
Essential criteria
- oHCPC registration. oBSc/ pre-registration MSc or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
Desirable criteria
- oPost registration MSc in Occupational Therapy or mental health. oLeadership training or education.
- EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
- Relevant clinical postgraduate experience in Occupational Therapy, including experience as a senior practitioner working with people with mental health problems in particular personality disorders, behavior that may challenge, depression, psychosis and dual diagnosis. Experience of working autonomously, being responsible for own practice and managing a varied and complex workload. Experienced lead planner and facilitator in a range of treatment sessions on a group or individual basis including: Practical based, discussion, support and psycho-educational groups. Including experience of working with clinical staff of a variety of grades to support their development of treatment skills
- Experience in child and adolescent psychiatry. Experience in use of the Model of Human Occupation and related assessments including MOHOST.
- SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Able to manage difficult situations with child or young people and their families that have complex mental health conditions. Ability to manage clinical risk and have an understanding of child safeguarding procedures. Effective personal management skills, including excellent time management and the ability to prioritise, delegate and problem solve. Effective leadership skills.
- Evidence of ability to meet performance deadlines and support to ensure other meet deadlines. Effective presentation skills including use of a variety of appropriate media: power point or structured discussion/activities.
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- oHCPC registration. oBSc/ pre-registration MSc or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- oPost registration MSc in Occupational Therapy or mental health. oLeadership training or education.
- EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
- Relevant clinical postgraduate experience in Occupational Therapy, including experience as a senior practitioner working with people with mental health problems in particular personality disorders, behavior that may challenge, depression, psychosis and dual diagnosis. Experience of working autonomously, being responsible for own practice and managing a varied and complex workload. Experienced lead planner and facilitator in a range of treatment sessions on a group or individual basis including: Practical based, discussion, support and psycho-educational groups. Including experience of working with clinical staff of a variety of grades to support their development of treatment skills
- Experience in child and adolescent psychiatry. Experience in use of the Model of Human Occupation and related assessments including MOHOST.
- SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Able to manage difficult situations with child or young people and their families that have complex mental health conditions. Ability to manage clinical risk and have an understanding of child safeguarding procedures. Effective personal management skills, including excellent time management and the ability to prioritise, delegate and problem solve. Effective leadership skills.
- Evidence of ability to meet performance deadlines and support to ensure other meet deadlines. Effective presentation skills including use of a variety of appropriate media: power point or structured discussion/activities.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £55,524 – £62,652 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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North London NHS Foundation Trust
Lead Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
Lead, Innovate and Inspire Recovery!
Are you an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapist looking for your next leadership opportunity?
North London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 7 Lead Occupational Therapist to join The Beacon Centre, our specialist Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient service for young people with complex mental health needs. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead Occupational Therapy within a highly specialist multidisciplinary environment while making a lasting difference to the lives of young people and their families.
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Occupational Therapist who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people and developing services.
You will bring:
- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Significant post-registration experience working with people with complex mental health needs.
- Experience of leadership, supervision and workforce development.
- Excellent clinical reasoning and risk management skills.
- Experience of service improvement, audit or quality improvement work.
- A commitment to evidence-based, person-centred and occupation-focused practice.
Main duties of the job
As the Lead Occupational Therapist, you will provide clinical, professional and
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