Clinical Specialist Medical Occupational Therapist – Locum Band 7 Location: Ashford, East Kent Salary: Band 7 NHS - £28 - £31 Contract Type: Full Time / Locum About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our General and Specialist Medicine teams. I n this leadership role, you will provide specialist Occupational Therapy skills for a diverse caseload, with a strong focus on frailty and complex medical patients. You will play a pivotal part in driving excellence in clinical practice, service development, and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) leadership. Key Responsibilities: Lead the clinical delivery and evaluation of therapy services within General & Specialist Medicine. Provide expert Occupational Therapy intervention for general, specialist medical, and frailty patients. Act as a key source of therapeutic clinical expertise, advice, and support across the MDT. Develop robust communication networks with clinical specialists across the health economy to ensure efficient service provision. Design and deliver postgraduate training programs in collaboration with the MDT. Support clinical governance initiatives, including the development of evidence-based clinical standards, audits, research projects, and risk management strategies. Day-to-Day Duties: Undertake holistic assessment, treatment planning, and evaluation of therapy interventions. Lead on the development and management of integrated care programmes and discharge planning. Line manage and clinically supervise a team, including Band 5s, Band 6s, Therapy Assistants, and students. Provide professional leadership, mentoring, and specialist advice to colleagues. Collaborate closely with the MDT to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. Lead MDT meetings and case discussions when required. Manage a caseload of complex patients, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making. Regularly evaluate patient outcomes and support team members in complex case reviews. What We’re Looking For: HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist. Significant post-registration experience in acute and/or specialist medicine settings. Proven leadership, supervision, and mentoring skills. Advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice skills. Strong communication and multidisciplinary team working skills. Commitment to clinical excellence, service innovation, and professional development.