Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
32 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and Ability
The ability to communicate effectively in English.
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Commitment to personal and professional development including up to date CPD portfolio.
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Commitment to the development of the Clinical Team and wider department
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Ability to motivate a team.
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Ability to negotiate.
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Can demonstrate quick thinking and resourcefulness, maintaining judgement under pressure.
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Ability to work contracted hours but be flexible / adaptable to the needs of the service, including weekend working.
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Assertive and confident
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Excellent organisational and time management skills including ability to meet deadlines.
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Ability to be empathetic and discuss sensitive issues.
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Ability to accept constructive feedback and act on it.
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Ability to work well within an integrated team and wider MDT.
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Full UK Driver’s license
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Access to car for work purposes or sustainable transport arrangements to allow you to undertake the job.
- Experience and Knowledge
Extensive experience of working with complex rehabilitation patients with long-term conditions
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Leadership experience
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Advanced Clinical Skills in rehabilitation
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Experience of service evaluation and audit
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Experience of evidence-based practice
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Knowledge of relevant National Agendas/Policies/Frameworks
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Adept in the development of and implementation of Clinical Policies and Procedures
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Experience of disseminating information across organisational boundaries
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Experience of working within a broad interdisciplinary team / cross organization working
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Networking with other clinicians within rehabilitation to support up to date practice.
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Substantial clinical experience in a range of different areas
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Experience of teaching, development, and supervision of students, therapy assistants and junior staff.
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Maintenance of developmental portfolio
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Approachable and the ability to build excellent professional relationships, and a professional role model.
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Proactiveness to provide training and education to others.
- Education and Qualification
Graduate diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- Education and Qualification
HCPC registration
- Education and Qualification
Member of RCOT
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills and Ability
Possess good information management and technology skills.
- Skills and Ability
Presentation Skills
- Experience and Knowledge
Experience of working within a broad interdisciplinary team / cross organization working
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Membership of relevant interest group(s)
- Experience and Knowledge
Working as a Lead Clinician – delegating to others, overseeing their work and providing clinical leadership
- Education and Qualification
Post Graduate qualification/training in clinical specialty/related topic.
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Membership of relevant special interest group(s)
- Education and Qualification
Accredited fieldwork educator
Job overview
Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their rehabilitation and recovery journey? Do you believe in rehabilitation that empowers people to regain independence, confidence, and well-being? If so, we would love to welcome you to our team.
We are expanding our Rehabilitation Community Therapy service and are looking for a dedicated, compassionate and professional Band 7 Occupational Therapist Clinical Specialist who wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of people.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Experience in Leadership
- Experience in community-based rehabilitation or recovery work
- Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to motivate and encourage individuals at varying stages of recovery
- A commitment to holistic, evidenced-based rehabilitation
Main duties of the job
What You’ll Do
- Clinical management of a multidisciplinary team (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, technical instructors, falls nurses and core-coordinators).
- Providing clinical leadership, supervision, and, in some cases, complex caseload management (approx. 80-20% clinical/management split)
- Provide person-centred rehabilitation therapy in clients’ homes and community settings
- Support clients to develop daily living skills, mobility, confidence, and independence
- Deliver structured intervention plans and monitor progress
- Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, OTs, nurses and wider MDTs
- Facilitate group-based rehabilitation, well-being sessions, or community outreach and in-reach
- Promote safety, dignity, and empowerment in every aspect of care
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Work within and adhere your professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and The Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) standards of practice, The Trust relevant policies and guidelines. The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, responsible for leading service delivery, staff supervision, clinical audit,, and implementing policies, requiring, strong leadership, communication, and, clinical expertise. Responsible for managing a caseload of patients with a variety of complex conditions including chronic, disabling and life limiting illnesses. Carry out specialist assessment and treatment including the prescription of essential equipment as part of the therapeutic intervention. Specifically assessing issues related to the barriers which prevent the individual carrying out activities of daily living e.g. mobility, moving and handling, functional restrictions, activity tolerance, hand eye coordination, positioning, cognitive impairment, social and psychological issues, environmental restrictions. The post holder will act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge, skill and experience in their role. Assist the Clinical Specialist in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the therapy service. Educate other health care professionals, multi-agency professionals and therapy students within the speciality. Work in the community as a lone practitioner in line with the Trust Lone Worker Policy. The post holder may be responsible for deputising for the Team Leader as appropriate.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Band 7 Occupational Therapist Clinical Lead with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Lytham St Annes, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 Pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Sep 2026.
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