Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 31 May 2026.
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults? Join our dynamic Frailty Therapy Intervention Team as a Band 7 Advanced Occupational Therapist and become a key player in delivering innovative, patient‑centred care across a broad and diverse clinical landscape.
The care of frail patients is evolving rapidly, with national and local initiatives focusing on preventing hospital admissions, promoting early intervention, and supporting timely discharge. This is a great opportunity to be at the forefront of these transformative changes, applying your advanced clinical reasoning skills and up‑to‑date evidence to improve outcomes for one of the most vulnerable patient groups.
You will enjoy a varied and stimulating caseload, working across multiple settings including a fast‑paced GP Assessment Unit, Medical Assessment Unit, Bevan Court's specialist frailty service with acute bedded care, and the Frailty Reablement Unit. Collaboration with our Admission Avoidance team will further broaden your experience, including work in the Emergency Department, Frailty Ambulatory Clinic, Urgent Crisis Response, Community Frailty, and Virtual Ward services based on service demands.
Main duties of the job
Your Impact
As an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, you will utilise your advanced clinical reasoning skills to holistically assess and treat frail patients and thorough follow‑ups. Your proactive interventions will help prevent crises, reduce hospital stays, and maximise patient independence, supporting people to live safely in their own homes wherever possible.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
* Lead specialist assessments and treatments with autonomy and confidence.
* Collaborate closely with consultants, nursing staff, ACPs, and other therapists to deliver high‑quality, coordinated care.
* Engage actively in service evaluation and quality improvement projects, with the chance to present findings at local, national, and international forums.
* Contribute to research and service development initiatives, shaping the future of frailty care.
* Support and mentor junior therapists and contribute to staff training programmes.
Job responsibilities
What We’re Looking For
* HCPC registration and a proven track record as an autonomous, advanced clinician.
* Expertise in managing complex frailty cases with clear, confident clinical reasoning and decision‑making skills.
* Resilience and adaptability to thrive in a fast‑paced, often high‑pressure environment.
* A genuine passion for improving patient experience and outcomes.
* A collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills to champion multidisciplinary working.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and a willingness to engage in teaching and service innovation.
What We Offer
* A supportive, friendly team culture committed to your growth and wellbeing.
* Regular supervision, training opportunities, and access to professional development.
* The chance to influence and lead within a rapidly expanding specialty.
* Work environments that value innovation, research, and a patient‑first approach.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree in Occupational Therapy.
* HCPC registration.
* Clinical Educator Certificate or equivalent/experience.
* MSc in relevant health studies or equivalent qualification/experience.
Experience
* Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment and evidence of evidence‑based practice in a relevant health setting.
* Awareness of own strengths and limitations.
* Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance and relevant assessment tools.
* Experience of leadership of a team including change management.
* Evidence of effective working within an MDT.
* Experience of service development.
* Demonstrate experience of problem‑solving approaches.
* Audit and research in a clinical area.
* Demonstrates continuous professional development.
Skills
* Ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives.
* Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
* Effective communication in a variety of settings.
* Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills including presentation skills.
* Flexible approach to working with good time‑management.
Other
* Ability to travel to various hospital locations by own car/assisted driver.
Our values
* We are Kind.
* We are Open.
* We are Inclusive.
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.
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