Senior Occupational Therapist

Tripod Partners; Ashford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ashford is seeking a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join their General and Specialist Medicine teams. This role involves providing expert therapy for complex medical patients and leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have significant experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience in acute and/or specialist medicine settings.
• Proven leadership, supervision, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical delivery and evaluation of therapy services.
• Manage a caseload of complex patients with advanced clinical reasoning.
• Design and deliver postgraduate training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Reasoning

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

Clinical Specialist Medical Occupational Therapist – Locum Band 7

Location: Ashford, East Kent

Salary: Band 7 NHS - £28 - £31

Contract Type: Full Time / Locum

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our General and Specialist Medicine teams. In this leadership role, you will provide specialist Occupational Therapy skills for a diverse caseload, with a strong focus on frailty and complex medical patients. You will play a pivotal part in driving excellence in clinical practice, service development, and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the clinical delivery and evaluation of therapy services within General & Specialist Medicine.
• Provide expert Occupational Therapy intervention for general, specialist medical, and frailty patients.
• Act as a key source of therapeutic clinical expertise, advice, and support across the MDT.
• Develop robust communication networks with clinical specialists across the health economy to ensure efficient service provision.
• Design and deliver postgraduate training programs in collaboration with the MDT.
• Support clinical governance initiatives, including the development of evidence-based clinical standards, audits, research projects, and risk management strategies.

Day-to-Day Duties:

• Undertake holistic assessment, treatment planning, and evaluation of therapy interventions.
• Lead on the development and management of integrated care programmes and discharge planning.
• Line manage and clinically supervise a team, including Band 5s, Band 6s, Therapy Assistants, and students.
• Provide professional leadership, mentoring, and specialist advice to colleagues.
• Collaborate closely with the MDT to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Lead MDT meetings and case discussions when required.
• Manage a caseload of complex patients, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making.
• Regularly evaluate patient outcomes and support team members in complex case reviews.

What We’re Looking For:

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist.
• Significant post-registration experience in acute and/or specialist medicine settings.
• Proven leadership, supervision, and mentoring skills.
• Advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice skills.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary team working skills.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, service innovation, and professional development.