Occupational Therapy Team LeadNHS

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.

As Occupational 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:

• Work as an active member of the multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation team, supporting patients with multiple and complex conditions.
• Provide highly specialised occupational therapy assessment and treatment, using evidence-based approaches to support individual rehabilitation goals.
• Provide expert occupational therapy advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers, relatives and other relevant individuals.
• Act as a specialist clinical resource for Occupational Therapy colleagues and other healthcare professionals across Hertfordshire.
• Support the OT Lead with service development and initiatives that strengthen integrated working with partner organisations.
• Share specialist knowledge and contribute to the development of occupational therapy practice across the service.
• Promote person-centred care and collaborative working to support safe, effective and high-quality rehabilitation.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment, supporting colleagues to develop their clinical knowledge and skills.

You will have the opportunity to influence practice, contribute to service development and make a meaningful difference to patients during their rehabilitation journey.

Job description

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.