Acute Therapy Lead (Occupational Therapy) Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Katalysysts Consulting; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Acute Therapies Lead to spearhead the occupational therapy workforce within a transformative service. This pivotal role involves leading a motivated team, enhancing patient recovery, and promoting clinical excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in occupational therapy and a passion for service development. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to delivering integrated services that empower individuals to lead healthier lives. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading occupational therapy services.
• Advanced clinical skills in rehabilitation and patient management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the occupational therapy workforce for effective patient recovery.
• Manage day-to-day operations of Acute Inpatient Occupational Therapy Services.

Skills

Leadership in Occupational Therapy

Clinical Assessment

Patient Rehabilitation

Service Development

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Advanced Clinical Training

Job description

The Acute Therapies Lead (Occupational Therapy) is a key leadership role within the team responsible for assessment, rehabilitation, and supporting flow within the acute trust. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence service development and improvement for a motivated team. The Acute Therapy services are undergoing significant transformation, and we seek an exceptional individual to promote clinical excellence and help develop a modern, exemplary service.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the occupational therapy workforce focused on managing complex patients within the GWH bed base and beyond, ensuring efficient and effective delivery that promotes optimal patient recovery, supports operational flow, and maintains a safe site.
2. Collaborate to support the development of services within the Trust and across wider health and social care networks, fostering an integrated system approach where learning and improvements are shared.
3. Provide specialist clinical input at an advanced level, demonstrating considerable knowledge and skills within the specialty, and offering leadership to the teams within their portfolio.
4. Lead the ongoing improvement of the Acute Therapies Service to align with the Trust's strategic direction, ensuring high-quality, efficient service delivery.
5. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Acute Inpatient Occupational Therapy Services, including referral management, rehabilitation assessments, and treatments to support patient flow, discharge, and progression in partnership with patients and their families.

Our Values:

Our STAR values—Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect—are central to everything we do. These principles guide us towards our vision of delivering integrated services to our community, empowering individuals to lead independent, healthier lives whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital.

This advert closes on Thursday 8 May 2025.

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