Lead Advanced OT – Inpatient Medicine

Bristol Nhs Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to co‑lead our specialist inpatient team in medicine at Southmead Hospital, covering complex care or acute specialties. The role involves day-to-day operational management, caseload leadership, and strong links with community partners.

Based at Southmead Hospital, Bristol, the post offers peer and senior support within the pathway, with opportunities for professional development and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
• Essential: HCPC Registration
• Essential: Student Educator Qualification
• Desirable: Post Graduate Training/CPD relevant to specialty
• Desirable: Basic Management/Leadership Training

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and clinical leadership within a specialist Occupational Therapy service, delivering highly specialist assessment, intervention and rehabilitation for adult patients with complex needs.
• Work autonomously as an advanced practitioner, managing a complex caseload and providing expert clinical advice to occupational therapy colleagues, multidisciplinary team members and external agencies.
• Lead service development and quality improvement initiatives, provide professional supervision, and undertake line management responsibilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care aligned with Trust objectives and professional standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Inpatient OT

Communication skills

Supervision skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Student Educator Qualification

Tools

Assessment tools knowledge

Job description

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to co‑lead our specialist inpatient team in medicine at Southmead Hospital, covering complex care or acute specialties. The role involves day-to-day operational management, caseload leadership, and strong links with community partners.

Based at Southmead Hospital, Bristol, the post offers peer and senior support within the pathway, with opportunities for professional development and service improvement.