Lead OT - Surgery & Orthopaedics (Locum)

JustOT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

JustOT is seeking an experienced Band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist to join a South London therapy team on a locum basis. You will manage complex caseloads, provide clinical leadership in a multidisciplinary huddle and supervise junior staff, guiding service development and delivery.

HCPC registration and NHS Band 7 experience are essential, with strong background in surgery and orthopaedics. The role supports ongoing service improvements and professional development within the team.

Qualifications

• Band 7 NHS experience required.
• Experience in surgery and orthopaedics.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervision of junior staff.
• HCPC registration with NHS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload using evidence-based OT principles.
• Provide clinical leadership within a therapy huddle with OTs, PTs and Therapy Assistants.
• Provide supervision, competency support and appraisals for junior staff.
• Contribute to planning, development and evaluation of therapy services.
• Take responsibility for designated projects and service development.

Skills

NHS Band 7 experience

Surgery & Orthopaedics experience

Team leadership

Supervision of junior staff

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

JustOT is seeking an experienced Band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist to join a South London therapy team on a locum basis. You will manage complex caseloads, provide clinical leadership in a multidisciplinary huddle and supervise junior staff, guiding service development and delivery.

HCPC registration and NHS Band 7 experience are essential, with strong background in surgery and orthopaedics. The role supports ongoing service improvements and professional development within the team.