Lead Occupational Therapist, Acute Frailty

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford, Luton; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Lead Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Frailty Therapy Team and provide professional leadership across services. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for older adults with frailty during acute hospital stays.

You will lead service development, supervise staff, support complex discharge planning, and drive quality improvement initiatives to optimise patient outcomes and efficiency across

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy (HCPC registered).
• Leadership course or equivalent management training preferred.
• Experience in acute hospital settings with older adults/frailty.
• Strong team leadership and mentorship capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and operational oversight for the Occupational Therapy service within the Acute Frailty Team.
• Lead on advanced occupational therapy assessments and interventions for frailty and complex cases.
• Oversee discharge planning, risk management, and capacity assessments.
• Support workforce planning, staff supervision, and professional development.
• Drive service development, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical reasoning

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Leadership Course

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Lead Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Frailty Therapy Team and provide professional leadership across services. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for older adults with frailty during acute hospital stays.

You will lead service development, supervise staff, support complex discharge planning, and drive quality improvement initiatives to optimise patient outcomes and efficiency across