Overview
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This role is a part-time, one-year fixed-term contract (30 hours per week) with potential for renewal subject to funding. The position is based in Devon and Torbay, with Headway Devon as a local charity focused on improving life after brain injury.
The benefits include a salary of £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata (depending on experience), excellent training, group company pension, a supportive and inclusive culture, and the opportunity to play a key role in people’s recovery and progress.
This role provides an opportunity for a qualified Occupational Therapist with experience in brain injury rehabilitation to join our dedicated charity and deepen skills while making a meaningful impact by supporting recovery, empowering families and shaping vital services. It is also an opportunity to demonstrate leadership by guiding a team toward shared goals.
The Role
As a Clinical Lead, you will oversee the delivery and development of services for people with brain injuries and their families across Devon. You will guide and support client-facing staff to deliver the highest standards of care and positive outcomes. You will work with NHS colleagues to develop pathways from hospital to community services, ensuring smooth discharge and effective rehabilitation.
* Liaise with external agencies such as social services, vocational services and community teams
* Oversee client services including day centres, enabling, telephone and peer support
* Help launch new services including peer support, carers’ groups, short-term and digital services
* Deliver brain injury training for staff, professionals, families and clients
About You
To be considered as a Clinical Lead, you will need:
* Experience of working with individuals with complex physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural needs due to an acquired brain injury
* Demonstrable experience in a leadership position
* NHS experience and an understanding of hospital-level interventions
* Evidence of experience at a senior level, with the ability to prioritise caseloads and delegate effectively
* Experience working across acute and community specialities
* Excellent clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence-based interventions and experience of group and community rehabilitation
* Strong verbal communication and IT skills
* A creative, innovative and collaborative approach
* A degree in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC Registration
* The ability to travel efficiently and work flexibly
* A full driving licence and access to a vehicle or ability to use public transport
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
Other organisations may call this role Occupational Therapy Lead, Senior Occupational Therapist, Clinical Services Lead, or Rehabilitation Lead.
Webrecruit and Headway Devon are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Other
* Non-profit Organization Management
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