Team Lead Merton Children and Young People's Occupational Therapy

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London seeks a Team Lead for the Children and Young People’s Occupational Therapy service. You will lead service improvements, manage a team of professionals, and ensure the quality of clinical practices. The role offers flexible working options and comprehensive induction training. Ideal candidates have experience in service leadership and quality assurance.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Career training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and developing occupational therapy services.
• Proven ability to manage staff performance and oversee clinical reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead service development and improvement initiatives.
• Provide supervision to Band 7 occupational therapists.
• Ensure quality assurance of clinical practices.

Skills

Leadership & Management

Quality Assurance

Advanced clinical reasoning

Team Oversight

Job description

Vacancy at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Lead, develop, and innovate as the Team Lead for our Children and Young People’s Occupational Therapy (CYPOT) service in Merton.

Key Responsibilities & Scope

1. Leadership & Management (80% focus)
   • Service Development: Proactively lead and implement service improvement initiatives, utilizing quality improvement processes.
   • Team Oversight: Provide direct supervision and leadership to Band 7 OTs and other staff, managing performance, sickness, and capability.
   • Quality Assurance: Oversee data monitoring, manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality assure clinical reports and advice.
   • Workforce Development: Champion the team's professional development through appraisals, clinical supervision and coordinating placements for OT students.
   • Risk Management: Handle and investigate DATIX incidents and complaints.
2. 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 and second opinions for the team, particularly in areas like splint fabrication, orthotics, and managing complex health and educational need.
   • Collaborate on ethical clinical reasoning and problem‑solving techniques.

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.

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

This advert closes on Monday 27 Oct 2025