OT Deputy Manager: Lead Therapy Team & Services

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

sjb medical is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join as Deputy Manager for an integrated therapy service across our education partners. You will lead a team of Occupational Therapists, Apprentices and Therapy Assistants, manage a clinical caseload and drive service development with multidisciplinary colleagues.

The role requires HCPC registration, a degree in Occupational Therapy, at least four years post-qualification experience including senior exposure, and specialist

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Minimum of four years post-qualification experience, including at least two years in a senior or specialist role.
• Experience with complex disabilities in children and young adults.
• Experience providing supervision and professional development to OT staff.
• RCOT membership.
• Previous management or team-leader experience.
• Specialist qualifications (e.g., Sensory Integration, postural management, hand therapy).
• Experience with audits, governance, and service development.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operational management of the Occupational Therapy service.
• Deputise for the OT Manager when required.
• Provide supervision and leadership to OT staff and apprentices.
• Coordinate OT provision across sites to ensure high-quality, person-centred care.
• Lead staff development, mentoring, placements and workforce growth initiatives.
• Contribute to service development, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Manage your own clinical caseload while overseeing therapy programmes and student assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues, families and external professionals to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Clinical reasoning

Report writing

Communication

Audits & governance

People management

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

sjb medical is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join as Deputy Manager for an integrated therapy service across our education partners. You will lead a team of Occupational Therapists, Apprentices and Therapy Assistants, manage a clinical caseload and drive service development with multidisciplinary colleagues.

The role requires HCPC registration, a degree in Occupational Therapy, at least four years post-qualification experience including senior exposure, and specialist