Acute Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 26 April 2026
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist to provide clinical leadership to promote consistent quality and best practice on the wards and within Heather Close rehabilitation Service. The post holder will be a resource to Occupational Therapists, as well as the MDT and colleagues in clinical leadership and governance, and will align closely with discharge coordinators to develop robust person‑centred recovery‑focused pathways into the community.
Main duties of the job
* Work with the Head of Occupational Therapy to lead on the planning, coordination and delivery of Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions within the Lewisham Directorate.
* Provide leadership and support to the MDT to encourage therapeutic outcomes via the use of activity and development of an integrated therapeutic programme.
* Provide clinical input through group work or individual complex cases and use evidence‑based, client‑centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate occupationally focused interventions for adults within the acute or rehabilitation service.
* Provide professional supervision to Occupational Therapists working on the inpatient wards, monitoring and implementing professional standards of practice including input to staff appraisal and continuing professional development.
* Liaise with colleagues across relevant services in Lewisham borough and establish systems that promote effective communication and best access to recovery pathways across the borough.
* Provide clinical leadership for junior staff, students and volunteers through supervision, training and preceptorship.
* Provide training and consultancy for occupationally focused interventions within the Directorate and provide an expert view when developing new ways of working and reviewing models of care.
Person specification
Qualifications
* HCPC registered OT
* Post‑graduate training related to specialist interventions
Experience
* At least 2 years post‑registration experience working with mental health service users at Band 6 level
* Leadership and/or first‑line management experience
* Experience of working in an inner‑city, multicultural environment
Knowledge and Skills
* High level understanding of mental health disorders and treatment models
* Extensive knowledge of the principles of risk assessment and risk management
* Specialist knowledge and application of OT and generic assessments, outcome measures and interventions relevant to the client group
* Evidence of knowledge and application of service‑user and carer involvement
* Ability to analyse and resolve professional and ethical issues
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to confirm no previous criminal convictions.
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year (per annum). Includes HCAs (Inner).
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