Lead Occupational Therapist

Careerline Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services company in Aylesbury is seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist to manage a specialist caseload for children with complex needs. The role emphasizes clinical reasoning, family support, and collaborative practice in a values-led environment. Experience in pediatric therapy and leadership skills are essential. Salary ranges from £45,054 to £51,558 with opportunities for professional growth and a strong support culture.

Qualifications

• Experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist.
• Ability to manage a specialist caseload of children with complex neurodevelopmental needs.
• Expert clinical reasoning within a transdisciplinary approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload of children with complex neurodevelopmental needs.
• Model expert clinical reasoning within a transdisciplinary approach.
• Embed OT practice into curriculum and daily routines.
• Support families through collaborative, strengths-based goal-setting.
• Drive clinical governance, quality improvement, and service excellence.

Job description

Lead Occupational Therapist - Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Salary £45,054 - £51,558

Are you an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist looking for a role where your expertise truly transforms lives? With our client, you'll work in a values-led, highly specialist environment that nurtures both children and staff :

Low caseload, high-impact work

Deliver meaningful, specialist interventions with time to think, adapt and achieve real outcomes.

Supportive, family-centred culture

We care deeply about our staff. Flexibility, wellbeing and work-life balance are embedded into their approach.

Specialist, collaborative practice

You'll work closely with a skilled transdisciplinary team across sensory integration, postural management, assistive technology, motor learning and participation-focused programmes.

Leadership with support

Lead the Occupational Therapy service, shape strategic direction, contribute to senior management decision-making, and develop staff using our OT Competency Framework - all with the backing of a collaborative senior team dedicated to supporting your growth and confidence.

Your Role

• Manage a specialist caseload of children with complex neurodevelopmental needs
• Model expert clinical reasoning within a transdisciplinary approach
• Embed OT practice into curriculum and daily routines
• Support families through collaborative, strengths-based goal-setting
• Drive clinical governance, quality improv...