Lead Occupational Therapist

Pulse; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Lead Occupational Therapist to deliver clinical leadership in Cambridgeshire. This role involves ensuring quality assurance and developing services whilst working independently within an established framework. The organization offers a supportive environment with benefits like a 4-day work week and mental health support.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional increased contributions

Access to mental health support and health checks

4-day work week with full pay

Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

Discount options in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Post-qualification experience with adults.

Responsibilities

• Work within service policies and procedures.
• Support service development and quality assurance.
• Maintain safeguarding culture and involve pupils in decisions.

Skills

Strategic leadership skills

Collaborative working skills

Sensitivity and conflict resolution skills

Data management skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registered with HCPC

Job description

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Lead Occupational Therapist, Cambridgeshire

Client:

Pulse

Location:

Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Pulse has recently partnered with one of the UK’s leading providers of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. We are currently looking for an experienced Lead Occupational Therapist to provide clinical leadership for the service. The role is based in Cambridge, accessible via public transport.

About the role:

As a Lead Occupational Therapist, you will work independently within the framework of service policies and procedures, supporting the MDT and Clinical Governance structures to develop and ensure quality assurance.

Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks
• 4-day work week with full pay (*T&Cs apply)

Additional benefits include:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

Main responsibilities:

• Work within service policies and procedures
• Support service development and quality assurance within MDT and Clinical Governance
• Maintain safeguarding culture and involve pupils in decisions affecting them

Candidate requirements:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism with additional needs
• Strategic leadership skills
• Collaborative working skills with key partners
• Sensitivity and conflict resolution skills
• Relevant professional development
• Post-qualification experience with adults
• Experience in lecturing/training
• Data management skills for service development and projects

Why work with Pulse?

• Experienced and dedicated team with strong client relationships
• Access to exclusive vacancies through multiple trusts
• Opportunities outside NHS rate caps and private sector agreements
• International roles outside the UK