Team Lead Occupational Therapist for Acute Medicine

NHS; Harlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist to join their inpatient medical team. This part-time role involves delivering exceptional therapy services to patients in acute medical wards, including cardiology and respiratory care. You'll have the chance to lead a dedicated team, enhance your inter-professional skills, and contribute to clinical developments. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in core areas of Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads in critical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality occupational therapy to medical and neurology patients.
• Lead and supervise junior staff and support complex cases.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Clinical Reasoning

Team Leadership

Patient Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Postgraduate Qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with experience in core areas of Occupational Therapy to lead our inpatient medical team.

You will be responsible for providing services to the acute medical wards (including cardiology and respiratory), and overseeing patients with neurological conditions across our acute site.

The team includes Occupational Therapy staff at all levels. This role offers opportunities for developing inter-professional skills, working closely with other disciplines, especially physiotherapy. While previous senior experience in acute care is preferred, we will consider junior applicants for a developmental role (Band 6 to 7 accelerated pathway). Deputising responsibilities will support the Therapies Manager in daily operations.

This is a part-time position of 22.5 hours per week, with flexible working patterns negotiable upon appointment.

Main duties include:

1. Providing high-quality occupational therapy to a specialist caseload of medical and neurology patients.
2. Managing complex caseloads in critical care and neurology using advanced clinical reasoning.
3. Leading and supervising junior staff, including occupational therapists, technical instructors, and assistants.
4. Supporting junior staff with complex cases requiring advanced reasoning.
5. Leading clinical occupational therapy developments and contributing to Trust-wide projects.
6. Maintaining and developing personal professional skills and contributing to the evidence base.
7. Educating occupational therapy students on placements.
8. Applying a client-centered approach and evidence-based practices in assessments and interventions.
9. Supporting service management alongside the deputy and therapy managers.