Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist - Complex Rehabilitation
Closing date: 22 April 2026.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Occupational Therapist to join our established Complex Rehabilitation Team at Castle Hill Hospital as Clinical Lead OT. This role offers an opportunity to consolidate and further improve leadership and clinical skills at a senior level.
Main duties of the job
* Provide joint leadership to the complex rehabilitation therapy team and be clinically responsible for comprehensive assessment, rehabilitation, onward care, and discharge planning for patients referred by the MDT.
* Work clinically as part of an Integrated Therapy team, ward MDT and wider MDT to deliver highly skilled assessment, interventions, discharge planning, and signposting to services across the region.
* Network and build partnerships with other agencies involved in patient care to identify and address immediate and ongoing needs.
* Oversee and coordinate the training, development, and performance of the therapy team in collaboration with the Physiotherapy Clinical Leads.
* Contribute to the management and development of the Neurosurgery therapy team with the Senior Therapy Manager and complex rehabilitation Management teams; attend senior meetings related to clinical governance and operations.
* Work flexibly, providing a seven‑day service as required.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
* Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy (e.g., Degree)
* HCPC registration
* Evidence of continuous professional development in leadership
* Car driver or ability to transport self independently in the community
* Completion of a relevant leadership course/programme
Knowledge, Training & Experience
* Completion of an accredited student education course run by a UK-based higher education institution
* At least 12 months experience in a senior Band 6 Occupational Therapist acute healthcare role in the UK
* Broad range of clinical experience within acute care
* Working knowledge of local prescribing policy and practices for community equipment services
* Experience working with complex rehabilitation patients
* Experience handling complaints, change management, business planning, and performance management
* Previous NHS Band 6 experience
* Evidence of achievement of wheelchair assessment and prescription competencies (UK based)
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
* Broad knowledge of current NHS challenges and initiatives
* Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and principles of partnership working with key stakeholders
* Up to date knowledge of current issues in complex rehabilitation
* Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those requiring Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship, in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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