Job summary
Are you looking to progress your career and be at the forefront of change?
Mid Bedfordshire Community Health Services are looking for a full time Band 7 Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead to be part of the Community Occupational Therapy service within the Primary Care Home Team. We are a 7 day service 8am-9pm.
You will need to be an experienced therapist to act as a source of sound clinical advice, focused on achieving real improvements in outcomes for patients and confident in your ability to support, coach and develop individuals and teams to deliver consistently high quality services.
You will assess client's within their place of residency to provide evidence based assessment, advice and equipment that will support their independence, quality of life and personal goals.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely alongside all members of the therapy team: Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners and Rehabilitation Support Workers, as well as a wider multi-disciplinary workforce across Bedfordshire. You will build close links with the professionals and services required to wrap around the needs of each individual to provide a holistic approach.
You will need to be innovative, forward thinking, self-driven with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Take pride in your work, be highly motivated and dynamic, have a flexible approach and be able to embrace change. Being a collaborative worker, with the ability to network and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders will be essential.
You will support clinical decision making and performance of the team, supervise qualified members of staff, supporting them to provide an excellent level of service to the population of Mid Bedfordshire. There is also an expectation to support student placements and mentoring for university apprenticeships.
Occupational Therapists play a key role in shaping and developing the service provided and with this there will be opportunities to develop the role and service in a collaborative approach with Social Care colleagues and the acute settings.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Our Trust is known for offering excellent training, personal development programmes, supportive coaching and competency frameworks; all to support enhanced skills and career development which meet the goals and aspirations of the individual.
Details Date posted
11 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-CHB6950915-A
Job locations
Shefford Health Centre
Robert Lucas Drive
Shefford
SG17 5FS
Job description Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy
All applicants need to hold a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC as well as holding leadership experience with team management skills.
Due to the nature of the post the applicant must be able to meet the travel requirements to travel across the county of Bedfordshire.
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact Jodie Crew 07393762383
Job description Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy
All applicants need to hold a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC as well as holding leadership experience with team management skills.
Due to the nature of the post the applicant must be able to meet the travel requirements to travel across the county of Bedfordshire.
For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact Jodie Crew 07393762383
Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential
* BSc Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Health and Care Professional Council registered
* Post graduate experience in a variety of specialties
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
* Masters Qualification
Experience Essential
* Significant and relevant post graduate experience, including community experience
* Significant experience of clinical leadership
* Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
* Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up to date clinical skills
* Ability to oversee multiple caseloads and monitor quality
* Practice Educator Trained and willing to have students
Desirable
* Relevant teaching/mentoring and evidence of teaching skills
Knowledge and Skills Essential
* Broad knowledge of a wide range of conditions and symptoms
* Flexible and self-motivated. Show ability to organize, prioritise and delegate
* Able to initiate new ideas
* Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour
Other Essential
* Access to a vehicle and full UK Drivers License
Desirable
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity.
Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential
* BSc Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Health and Care Professional Council registered
* Post graduate experience in a variety of specialties
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
* Masters Qualification
Experience Essential
* Significant and relevant post graduate experience, including community experience
* Significant experience of clinical leadership
* Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
* Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up to date clinical skills
* Ability to oversee multiple caseloads and monitor quality
* Practice Educator Trained and willing to have students
Desirable
* Relevant teaching/mentoring and evidence of teaching skills
Knowledge and Skills Essential
* Broad knowledge of a wide range of conditions and symptoms
* Flexible and self-motivated. Show ability to organize, prioritise and delegate
* Able to initiate new ideas
* Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour
Other Essential
* Access to a vehicle and full UK Drivers License
Desirable
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Shefford Health Centre
Robert Lucas Drive
Shefford
SG17 5FS
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Shefford Health Centre
Robert Lucas Drive
Shefford
SG17 5FS
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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