Clinical Lead - Occupational Therapy

NHS; Worcester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Worcester is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy clinical leader to inspire and develop therapy practice. The role involves providing clinical leadership, supervising staff, and working within multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care in the community. This part-time permanent position offers opportunities for career progression and comes with a generous benefits package.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• In-depth working knowledge of risk assessment and evidence based clinical skills.
• Significant experience of working within community and primary care settings.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Clinically lead, coordinate and develop integrated care service for older patients.
• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and supervision to the OT staff.
• Expertly assess and intervene for patient health and wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Clinical coordination

Education

Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy

Registered with HCPC

Job description

Occupational Therapy clinical leadership is being strengthened within our Neighbourhood Team and we are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative practitioner who will lead to inspire and develop excellent Occupational Therapy practice in the locality.

The postholder will work very closely with all clinicians from the community Neighbourhood Teams and work collaboratively on leadership activities and promoting the delivery of safe care. The role will provide clinical leadership including supervision across Worcester and Droitwich Neighbourhood Teams and you will support with clinical visits and triage alongside your therapy colleagues.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced therapist to work in the community and progress with their career in a supportive environment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and be able to prioritise and manage own workload using their own initiative to include the following:

• Clinically lead, clinically coordinate and develop the provision of an effective and efficient integrated care service for patients primarily in the older adult population who have multiple co-morbidities within the extended primary care pathway of a designated locality.
• Provide day to day clinical leadership, clinical support and clinical supervision of the Neighbourhood Team Occupational Therapy (OT) staff within the integrated team as well as supporting the Integrated Neighbourhood Team Leader and Integrated Community Service Lead to provide a seamless service right across the patient pathway.
• Support the effective triaging of patients referred to the Integrated Neighbourhood Team on a daily basis, supporting the coordination of care delivery across the patient pathway.
• Provide expert clinical holistic assessment and evidence based pro-active and reactive health care interventions to support patients and their carers to achieve maximum health, wellbeing and independence.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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Job details

Date posted: 07 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: C9798-1724

Job locations

Warndon Clinic

Cranham Drive

Worcester

WR4 9PA

Droitwich Medical Centre

Ombersley Street East

Droitwich

Worcestershire

WR9 8RD

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential:

• In-depth working knowledge of risk assessment and evidence based clinical skills.
• A high level of understanding of the approaches and models of practice relevant to their professional group

Desirable:

• Experience of developing new services
• Relevant experience at band 7

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses to masters level equivalent
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/Continual Professional Development maintained in portfolio

Experience

Essential:

• Significant experience of working within community and primary care settings
• Experience of Leadership
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience implementing change in clinical practice
• Experience of active engagement in audit and clinical governance activities