Occupational Therapy Clinical Team Lead - Trauma and Orthopaedics
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Job summary
Band 7: (£49,387 - £56,515)
Permanent
Part-Time (30 hours per week)
Are you ready to lead, inspire and make a real difference?
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is seeking an experienced, motivated, and forward-thinking Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Trauma & Orthopaedics team at Queen Alexandra Hospital.
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a fast-paced acute setting.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
As the Clinical Lead, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering occupational therapy services across Trauma & Orthopaedics. You will provide strong clinical leadership, support service development, and ensure high standards of care for patients recovering from injury, surgery, and musculoskeletal conditions.
You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to efficient patient flow and safe discharge planning, while supporting and developing junior staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist clinical expertise within Trauma & Orthopaedics, managing a complex caseload
- Lead and support the day-to-day operational management of the Therapy service within T&O
- Supervise, mentor and develop Band 5/6 staff, apprentices, and students
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives, audits, and quality improvement projects
- Ensure delivery of safe, effective discharge planning and rehabilitation pathways
- Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, nurses, consultants, and community teams
- Promote evidence-based practice and innovation within the service
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Details
- Date posted: 28 May 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: REF2350K
- Job locations: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, Hampshire, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- A qualified Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration
- Experienced in acute care, ideally within Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Demonstrating leadership skills or ready to step into a leadership role
- Passionate about patient-centred rehabilitation and discharge planning
- A confident communicator with excellent team-working skills
- Committed to service development and continuous improvement
Essential Requirements:
- Registered with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council).
- BSc in Occupational Therapy
- Significant post-registration experience in acute settings, ideally within a Trauma and Orthopaedic setting.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex situations
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
- Experience in supervising staff and/or students
Desirable:
- Previous leadership or senior role experience
- Involvement in audit, research, or service redesign
- Knowledge of NHS pathways and discharge processes
What We Offer
- A supportive and innovative working environment within a large teaching hospital
- Access to training, CPD, and research opportunities
- Flexible working options where possible
- NHS pension scheme and staff benefits
Apply Now
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact within Trauma & Orthopaedics, we would love to hear from you.
Join us in delivering outstanding care, every day.
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