Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

RGH-Global Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive healthcare organization in Birmingham is seeking a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist to provide leadership and manage a small clinical caseload. In this role, you will lead a team of occupational therapists and drive evidence-based interventions to support mental health recovery. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and strong leadership skills. A starting salary of £49,390 is offered with benefits including staff development and health support.

Benefits

Comprehensive staff development

Health and wellbeing benefits

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Experience managing teams in a healthcare setting.
• Genuine passion for supporting mental health recovery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of occupational therapists.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of occupational therapy interventions.
• Collaborate to help service users achieve independence.

Skills

Leadership skills

Passion for mental health recovery

Ability to manage teams

Education

HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist

Tools

Evidence-based tools (e.g., MOHOST)

Job description

Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

Salary: Starting from £49,390 depending on experience
Location: Birmingham
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions? We are seeking a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist to provide professional leadership and manage a small clinical caseload within our clients specialist mental health services.

About the Role

As Clinical Lead, you will:

• Lead and support a team of occupational therapists, assistants, and activity coordinators across multiple inpatient and recovery services.
• Manage a small caseload, delivering assessments, interventions, and treatment evaluations.
• Ensure therapeutic programs, including group and individual sessions, are delivered and regularly reviewed.
• Represent occupational therapy within a multidisciplinary team, promoting recovery principles and person-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and professional guidance to the OT team.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of occupational therapy interventions.
• Use evidence-based tools (e.g., MOHOST) to measure outcomes and support recovery pathways.
• Work collaboratively to enable service users to achieve independence and transition to less restrictive settings.

What Were Looking For

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams.
• A genuine passion for mental health recovery and innovative care delivery.
• Access to a vehicle for traveling between sites.
• Ability to work core hours (Monday -Friday, 09:00 -17:00).

Benefits

• Comprehensive staff development and supervision.
• Health and wellbeing benefits.
• A supportive and positive working environment.

Interested? Apply today to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to improving quality of life and promoting independence for individuals on their recovery journey.