Frailty OT Lead - Flexible, NHS 37.5h/wk

Kingston Hospital; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston Hospital is seeking an autonomous Frailty Team Lead Occupational Therapist (Band 7) to oversee specialist OT input for frailty in ED and acute assessment units. The post includes leading service development, teaching, and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve patient flow and avoid unnecessary admissions.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours weekly) across a seven-day service, with a pro rata salary of £55,524–£62,652 per year including HCAS.

Qualifications

• 4 years clinical experience
• NHS or equivalent healthcare experience
• Working in MDT setting
• Experience in A&E, ED, AAU, CDU
• Experience in managing complex discharges and taking positive risk (e.g. safeguarding, mental capacity, best interest meetings)

Responsibilities

• Work as autonomous practitioner medically and legally accountable for own clinical work
• Lead overall OT & PT caseload with capacity management and efficient service delivery
• Prioritise and plan workload, mentor colleagues, and support junior staff
• Develop the Frailty service and contribute to teaching for OT students and professionals

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Kingston Hospital is seeking an autonomous Frailty Team Lead Occupational Therapist (Band 7) to oversee specialist OT input for frailty in ED and acute assessment units. The post includes leading service development, teaching, and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve patient flow and avoid unnecessary admissions.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours weekly) across a seven-day service, with a pro rata salary of £55,524–£62,652 per year including HCAS.