Team Lead Occupational Therapist - Stroke - Band 7 QIA1256

NHS; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Lincoln is seeking a Team Lead Occupational Therapist for its Stroke ward. This role involves managing a clinical team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in neurological rehabilitation and the ability to lead effectively. Join us to make a difference in patient recovery and team development.

Qualifications

• Experience at Band 6 level or above.
• Understanding of the NHS setting.
• Experience in neurological rehabilitation.
• Evidence of participation in Clinical Governance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a clinical team of Occupational Therapy staff.
• Develop integrated therapy and support other teams.
• Ensure timely patient transitions from hospital to home.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Knowledge of OT practices

Motivation

Education

DipCOT or BSc OT or MSc OT

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job summary

Team Lead Occupational Therapist - Stroke

37.5 hours - 12 Month fixed term or secondment

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Lead Occupational Therapist to join our in-patient Stroke ward at Lincoln County Hospital. The role will require a passion for working with people who have been admitted to Stroke ward, which is a dynamic workplace, dedicated to comprehensive patient centred care. You will work alongside the physiotherapist Team Lead to jointly manage the integrated therapy team, whilst working as part of the senior MDT team to deliver on the values and visions within the service.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will lead a developing and experienced clinical team of Occupational Therapy staff Bands 3-6 and will support the development of Therapy staff as part of the wider MDT to deliver evidence based interventions for people on the inpatient ward areas. The post holder will be an important part of the Senior Leadership Team of therapists at Lincoln County Hospital and will frequently be asked to advise and support with other teams and to support the Site Therapy Leads in development work and leadership duties.

The successful candidate must be flexible, innovative & highly motivated. The role requires the appointed person to be proactive and adaptable to support the smooth and prompt transition of in- patient care to the individuals' place of discharge, taking into account their needs. The successful applicant will be well supported within the Occupational Therapy service and will be encouraged to develop the service. This is an exciting time to join us; you will be part of a team that continues to deliver excellent services for our patients.

About us

Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Details

Date posted: 03 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 357-LN-613-25-QIA1256

Job locations: Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road, Lincoln, LN2 5QY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• HCPC Registration
• DipCOT or BSc OT or MSc OT
• Evidence of post-graduate courses at M level/ research/CPD relevant to the speciality
• Practice Education accreditation

Desirable:

• BAOT Member
• Relevant Management, Leadership, Teaching courses/qualifications

Experience

Essential:

• Experience of working at Band 6 level or above, demonstrating the ability to work on own initiative.
• Experience of working in or demonstrated Understanding of the NHS setting.
• Experience of working within the speciality of neurological rehabilitation.
• Evidence of participation in Clinical Governance and quality assurance activities, including audit & service Development.
• Experience of supervising staff and students

Desirable:

• Experience of developing processes and practices which underpin patient safety and quality of care
• Evidence of involvement in organisations which support the clinical area eg RCOT specialist sections

Knowledge & Skills

Essential:

• Very good knowledge and awareness of OT practice within the clinical speciality. Evidence-informed, occupation-focused practitioner able to critically appraise existing and emerging evidence
• Team Leadership skills demonstrating ability to develop and maintain team cohesion, whilst supporting the work and direction of the occupational therapy department as a whole.
• Supportive of others including peers, own team and managers and demonstrate ability to develop and maintain interdisciplinary team working
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Training, teaching and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and make decisions within own level of authority
• Self-directed learner
• Well-developed problem solving skills IT Skills
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework

Desirable:

• Demonstrated ability to support staff development and manage performance issues when required

Specific Requirements

Essential:

• High level of commitment to personal and team development
• Ability to work well within the MDT
• Motivation
• Enthusiasm
• Confidence
• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road, Lincoln, LN2 5QY

Employer's website: https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/