Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

NHS; Shefford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Shefford is seeking a full-time Band 7 Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead. This role involves assessing clients, providing clinical advice, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to service improvement.

Benefits

Excellent training

Personal development

Coaching

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with HCPC and have leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients in their residence and provide evidence-based assessments.
• Collaborate with therapy team and multidisciplinary workforce.
• Support clinical decision-making and supervise qualified staff.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Innovation

Adaptability

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job summary

Are you looking to progress your career and be at the forefront of change?

Mid Bedfordshire Community Health Services are seeking a full-time Band 7 Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead to join the Community Occupational Therapy service within the Primary Care Home Team. We operate a 7-day service from 8am to 9pm.

You should be an experienced therapist providing sound clinical advice, committed to improving patient outcomes, and confident in supporting, coaching, and developing individuals and teams to deliver high-quality services.

Your role involves assessing clients in their residence, offering evidence-based assessments, advice, and equipment to support their independence, quality of life, and personal goals.

Main duties of the job

You will collaborate closely with all members of the therapy team—Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners, and Rehabilitation Support Workers—as well as a broader multidisciplinary workforce across Bedfordshire. Building strong links with professionals and services to provide holistic care is essential.

The role requires innovation, forward-thinking, self-drive, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should take pride in your work, be highly motivated, adaptable, and embrace change. Networking and relationship-building with diverse stakeholders are vital.

You will support clinical decision-making, oversee team performance, supervise qualified staff, and contribute to student placements and mentoring for university apprenticeships.

Occupational Therapists play a key role in shaping and developing the service, with opportunities to expand the role collaboratively with Social Care colleagues and in acute settings.

About us

Our mission is to positively impact lives by improving quality of life. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive. We seek individuals who embody these qualities in supporting service users, carers, colleagues, and partner organizations.

We offer excellent training, personal development, coaching, and competency frameworks to support skill enhancement and career growth aligned with individual goals.

Details

Date posted: 14 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum, pro-rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 363-CHB6950915

Location: Shefford Health Centre, Robert Lucas Drive, Shefford, SG17 5FS

Job description

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Applicants must hold a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy, be registered with HCPC, and have leadership and team management experience.

The role requires travel across Bedfordshire.

For more information or to arrange a visit, contact Jodie Crew at 07393762383.