Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist - Stroke

King's College Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking an experienced occupational therapist to lead the Stroke Occupational Therapy Team at their Denmark Hill site. The role encompasses clinical leadership, team management, and the delivery of training and development to staff. The ideal candidate will be skilled in managing stroke patients, demonstrate strong leadership abilities, and possess a commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centred care. Flexibility for weekend work is essential.

Qualifications

• Experienced occupational therapist with expertise in stroke patient management.
• Demonstrated team management and leadership capabilities.
• Flexibility to work weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist leadership within the stroke service.
• Manage the clinical team and administrative tasks.
• Develop and support clinical teaching skills.

Skills

Team management

Leadership skills

Clinical governance

Evidence-based practice

Job description

Overview

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites an experienced occupational therapist to lead the Stroke Occupational Therapy Team at the Denmark Hill site. The clinical lead role combines expert clinical input, teaching, service and staff development, team leadership and management.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist leadership within the stroke service, ensuring high quality, evidence‑based practice.
• Manage the clinical team, including clinical governance, capacity and demand planning, and administrative tasks.
• Develop and deliver clinical and teaching skills, and support staff development and training.
• Engage across services and disciplines to coordinate an integrated, patient‑centred service.
• Represent the Trust nationally through specialist interest groups, conferences, study days and research opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experienced occupational therapist with expert knowledge of managing stroke patients.
• Demonstrated team management and leadership skills, with the ability to plan and develop services.
• Commitment to flexibility, including weekend working as required.

Commitment

Flexibility and a willingness to work weekends is essential. The role supports the Trust’s vision of delivering sustainable healthcare and advancing professional development across disciplines.