Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 24 May 2026
Looking for a team which has close working with health and social care sectors? An experienced band 6 OT, ready to take on a band 7 post? Or: A band 7 OT ready for the next challenge?
Do you want an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast‑paced team with a caseload spanning all rehabilitation specialities? To lead a team of therapists in delivering person‑centred treatment programmes? To maintain your clinical focus whilst taking a lead on quality and project implementation? Regular exciting training opportunities? A post with a focus on personal growth and career development? If you answered yes, then come join us.
We are seeking an occupational therapist to work across Worcestershire and deliver clinical excellence across the service. The Reablement team assists patients requiring additional support and rehabilitation on discharge from hospital, and those in the community who need increased care or therapy input. Assessments are holistic, person‑centred, and focused on maximising independence. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.
This is a 30 hours per week post, with job share considered.
Main duties of the job
* Work closely with therapists and social care teams, experiencing both sectors whilst with us.
* Lead projects focused on clinical excellence and quality metrics.
* Manage a small but highly complex caseload across all specialities.
* Provide clinical supervision and leadership to the therapy team, supporting complex case work and clinical development.
* Work closely with health and social care colleagues in a blended approach to patient care.
* Collaborate with physiotherapists, nurses, occupational therapists, therapy assistants and social care staff to meet patient needs.
* Provide regular clinical supervision and professional support.
* Post is based on a 4‑shift weekly pattern; flexible working arrangements considered.
About us
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust delivers community hospitals and health services across Worcestershire and mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (4500+) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing a range of physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work‑life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
Benefits
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service.
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay for unsocial hours.
* Flexible and agile working opportunities.
* Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
* Wide range of supportive staff networks.
* Health and wellbeing opportunities.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as a role model to colleagues, maintain high standards of professionalism, provide expert clinical holistic assessment and evidence‑based interventions, lead and supervise OT staff, coordinate and develop the Reablement service, and lead on education of staff and carers. For full details, refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
* Significant experience in community and primary care settings.
* Experience of leadership.
* Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
* Experience implementing change in clinical practice.
* Experience in audit and clinical governance activities.
* Experience in developing new services.
* Relevant experience at Band 7.
Qualifications
* Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy supplemented by specialist training up to master's level equivalent.
* Registered with HCPC.
* Evidence of relevant postgraduate courses/CPD in portfolio.
* Masters qualification or working towards.
* Leadership training/qualification.
Knowledge
* In‑depth working knowledge of risk assessment and evidence‑based clinical skills.
* Understanding of professional and ethical boundaries and code of conduct.
* High level of knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of professional groups within an integrated team.
* Understanding of approaches and models of practice relevant to the professional group.
* Experience working with other agencies.
* Awareness of scope of practice.
* Awareness of research processes and evidence‑based practice.
Skills & Abilities
* Ability to challenge poor behaviour and model good behaviour.
* Positive attitude and ability to act on feedback.
* Ability to praise and support others.
* Clear and effective communication in English, both verbal and written.
* Autonomous decision making within a team.
* Ability to give clear concise reports against performance targets.
* Excellent leadership skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication and good numeracy.
* IT confidence and competence.
Additional Criteria
* Visionary and innovative.
* Adaptable/flexible.
* Assertive, confident and enthusiastic.
* Embrace change and service development.
* Able to meet travel requirements of the role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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