Band 7 Occupational Therapist Clinical Lead

• Clinical management of a multidisciplinary team (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, technical instructors, falls nurses and core-coordinators).
• Providing clinical leadership, supervision, and, in some cases, complex caseload management (approx. 80-20% clinical/management split)
• Provide person-centred rehabilitation therapy in clients' homes and community settings
• Support clients to develop daily living skills, mobility, confidence, and independence
• Deliver structured intervention plans and monitor progress
• Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, OTs, nurses and wider MDTs
• Facilitate group-based rehabilitation, well-being sessions, or community outreach and in-reach
• Promote safety, dignity, and empowerment in every aspect of care

• A supportive, forward-thinking rehabilitation environment
• Ongoing training, supervision, and professional development
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Opportunities to shape and grow community rehabilitation services
• The chance to create meaningful, lasting impact in people's recovery journeys

Essential

• Graduate diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Member of RCOT

Desirable

• Post Graduate qualification/training in clinical specialty/related topic.
• Membership of relevant special interest group(s)
• Accredited fieldwork educator

Essential

• Extensive experience of working with complex rehabilitation patients with long-term conditions
• Leadership experience
• Advanced Clinical Skills in rehabilitation
• Experience of service evaluation and audit
• Experience of evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of relevant National Agendas/Policies/Frameworks
• Adept in the development of and implementation of Clinical Policies and Procedures
• Experience of disseminating information across organisational boundaries
• Experience of working within a broad interdisciplinary team / cross organization working
• Networking with other clinicians within rehabilitation to support up to date practice.
• Substantial clinical experience in a range of different areas
• Experience of teaching, development, and supervision of students, therapy assistants and junior staff.
• Maintenance of developmental portfolio
• Approachable and the ability to build excellent professional relationships, and a professional role model.
• Proactiveness to provide training and education to others.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a broad interdisciplinary team / cross organization working
• Membership of relevant interest group(s)
• Working as a Lead Clinician - delegating to others, overseeing their work and providing clinical leadership

Essential

• The ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Commitment to personal and professional development including up to date CPD portfolio.
• Commitment to the development of the Clinical Team and wider department
• Ability to motivate a team.
• Ability to negotiate.
• Can demonstrate quick thinking and resourcefulness, maintaining judgement under pressure.
• Ability to work contracted hours but be flexible / adaptable to the needs of the service, including weekend working.
• Assertive and confident
• Excellent organisational and time management skills including ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to be empathetic and discuss sensitive issues.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and act on it.
• Ability to work well within an integrated team and wider MDT.
• Full UK Driver's license
• Access to car for work purposes or sustainable transport arrangements to allow you to undertake the job.

Desirable

• Possess good information management and technology skills.
• Presentation Skills