Occupational Therapy Orthopaedic Team Lead

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Redhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Redhill, England, seeks an experienced Occupational Therapy Orthopaedic Team Lead to lead a multidisciplinary team. The role requires strong leadership, a commitment to patient-centered care, and experience with orthopaedic assessments. The successful candidate should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be adaptable to a 24/7 service. This is a unique opportunity for a driven professional to contribute to the team's success.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills – ability to engage and motivate a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to a person-centred approach in line with Trust values.
• Experience with a variety of orthopaedic assessments and interventions.
• Ability to be flexible, work under pressure and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Experience working in a 24/7 shift-based service (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the occupational therapy orthopaedic team.
• Ensure high-quality, patient-centred care and service development.
• Implement flexible and innovative assessment and intervention strategies.
• Work under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced, 24/7 service environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to deliver comprehensive orthopaedic care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Ability to engage and motivate a team

Experience with orthopaedic assessments

Ability to adapt to shifting priorities

Job description

Overview

This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to engage others, with a proactive approach to service development. You will also demonstrate a strong commitment to a person‑centred approach in line with the Trust Values and Behaviours. As such, the successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to be flexible, work under pressure and thrive in a fast‑paced environment. See the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and forward thinking therapist to join our leadership team at East Surrey Hospital as Occupational Therapy Orthopaedic Team Lead. The team are a well‑established, multidisciplinary focused team who are respected within the hospital for their knowledge and experience in the orthopaedic field. We are looking for a Team Lead who likes a challenge, can be flexible with their approach to working, and is well experienced with a variety of assessments and interventions.

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust operates a 24‑hour service, 365 days a year. All nursing, clinical, and operational roles may involve working on a 24/7 shift basis, unless otherwise specified during the recruitment process. We encourage applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, race and ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice throughout the application process.

Note: Some vacancies may receive a high volume of applications. In such cases, the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the occupational therapy orthopaedic team.
• Ensure high‑quality, patient‑centred care and service development.
• Implement flexible and innovative assessment and intervention strategies.
• Work under pressure and thrive in a fast‑paced, 24/7 service environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to deliver comprehensive orthopaedic care.

Qualifications and experience

• Strong leadership skills – ability to engage and motivate a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to a person‑centred approach in line with Trust values.
• Experience with a variety of orthopaedic assessments and interventions.
• Ability to be flexible, work under pressure and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Experience working in a 24/7 shift‑based service (preferred).