Team Lead Merton Children and Young People's Occupational Therapy

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a candidate for a leadership role focusing on team management and clinical oversight. This position emphasizes service improvement, quality assurance, and workforce development. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in leading teams, overseeing clinical processes, and managing complex casework. This role also offers flexible working options and a comprehensive induction. Applications close on 22 Dec 2025.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive induction program

Annual travel card loan

Car lease scheme

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in managing performance and development.
• Experience in overseeing healthcare quality assurance processes.
• Ability to manage complex clinical cases effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement service improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and lead a team of Band 7 OTs and staff members.
• Manage quality assurance for clinical reports and KPIs.
• Development of the team's professional skills through training.
• Investigate incident reports and complaints.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Team Supervision

Clinical Reasoning

Client Management

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

Leadership & Management (80% focus)

• Service Development: Proactively lead & implement service improvement initiatives, utilizing quality improvement processes.
• Team Oversight: Provide direct supervision & leadership to Band 7 OTs & other staff, managing performance, sickness & capability.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee data monitoring, manage key performance indicators (KPIs) & quality assure clinical reports & advice.
• Workforce Development: Champion the team's professional development through appraisals, clinical supervision & coordinating placements for OT students.
• Risk Management: Handle & investigate DATIX incidents & complaints.

Highly Specialist Clinical Practice (20% focus)

• Manage a small caseload of highly complex clinical cases (0-19 years), utilizing advanced clinical reasoning, assessment, and intervention skills.
• Act as a source of expert clinical advice & second opinions for the team, particularly in areas such as splint fabrication, orthotics & managing complex health & educational need.
• Collaborate on ethical clinical reasoning & problem-solving techniques.

We offer a supportive environment & are committed to continuous professional development for our leaders.

Find out more information about working and living in South West London here - https://clch.nhs.uk/job/working-clch/clch-southwestlondon#!/select_sector

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role.
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up).
• Flexible working options.
• Annual travel card loan.
• Training, support and development in your career.

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Please refer to the job description, person specification and CLCH trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025