Lead OT for Specialist CAMHS Inpatient Team

North London NHS Foundation Trust; Edgware; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North London NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking an experienced Lead Occupational Therapist to provide clinical, professional and operational leadership for the Occupational Therapy service within a Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient setting. You will lead a dedicated OT team, contribute to senior management and shape service development for young people with complex mental health needs.

The role requires HCPC registration, significant post-registration leadership experience, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and eligibility to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the UK.
• Experience leading teams in complex mental health settings is essential.
• Proven ability to supervise and develop staff and workforce.
• Strong clinical reasoning and robust risk management skills.
• Experience with service improvement, audit or quality improvement.
• Commitment to evidence-based, person-centred, occupation-focused practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, professional and operational leadership for the OT service within a Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient setting.
• Lead and develop an OT workforce and contribute to service development and strategy.
• Drive quality improvement, service evaluation and research activities.
• Collaborate with nursing, psychology, psychiatry, family therapy, social work and education.
• Influence senior management decisions and support strategic direction.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Workforce development

Clinical reasoning

Risk management

Quality improvement

Evidence-based practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

North London NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking an experienced Lead Occupational Therapist to provide clinical, professional and operational leadership for the Occupational Therapy service within a Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient setting. You will lead a dedicated OT team, contribute to senior management and shape service development for young people with complex mental health needs.

The role requires HCPC registration, significant post-registration leadership experience, and a commitment to