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Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
29 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
- Other
Able to work both independently, and with direct and indirect supervision.
- Other
Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post
- Other
Car Driver unless covered by Equality Act 2010
- Other
Willingness to work flexibly at a variety of locations across the division/local area
- Other
Able to be organized, prioritise and manage own time.
- Other
Able to accept advice and feedback and to act upon this
- Experience
Appropriate clinical experience post registration (including experience of working in rehabilitation at Senior level)
- Experience
Experience as an OT in at least two of the following areas: People with conditions affecting physical function, cognition, againg
- Experience
Being involved with assessment and implementation of minor and major adaptations to a persons home on the grounds of disability
- Experience
General rehabilitation and falls management
- Experience
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience
Experience of supervising staff and / or students
- Experience
NHS experience
- Skills and Knowledge
Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of people with complex multi-pathologies
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to apply core Occupational Therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
- Skills and Knowledge
Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
- Skills and Knowledge
Skills in supervision and appraisal of assistants, junior therapists & students
- Skills and Knowledge
Presentation skills appropriate for teaching of junior staff, students & peers within an in-service training setting
- Skills and Knowledge
Computer literacy - Working knowledge of MS Office applications Personal and professional responsibility
- Skills and Knowledge
Advanced knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions and applicable rehabilitation
- Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of relevant NICE and RCOT clinical guidelines
- Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice associated with people with physical disabilities
- Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of recent national policies and legislation relating to health and social care provision
- Education /Qualification
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Education /Qualification
Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
- Education /Qualification
Evidence of active CPD portfolio
- Education /Qualification
Relevant Post graduate training
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of research and clinical audit
- Experience
Experience of working with social services
- Experience
Experience in setting up and running activity based group programme
- Education /Qualification
Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT)
- Education /Qualification
Training in appraisal/supervision
- Education /Qualification
Post graduate qualification in specialist area at a masters or equivalent level in specialist field
Job overview
Join our Occupational Therapy team and take a leading role in delivering high-quality rehabilitation to patients with a range of complex and multiple conditions.
As Occupational Therapy Team Lead, you will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team on a general rehabilitation ward, providing highly specialised assessment, treatment and expert clinical advice. You will support patients to maximise their independence, achieve their rehabilitation goals and make progress towards the best possible outcomes.
You will also work closely with the OT Lead to develop the service and strengthen integrated working with health and social care partners.
This is an opportunity to use your specialist clinical expertise, support the development of colleagues and contribute to the delivery of evidence-based, person-centred care across Hertfordshire.
You will provide a specialist occupational therapy resource for colleagues across the service, sharing your knowledge and expertise to support high standards of practice.
We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and develop.
Main duties of the job
As Occupational Therapy Team Lead, you will:
- Work as an active member of the multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation team, supporting patients with multiple and complex conditions.
- Provide highly specialised occupational therapy assessment and treatment, using evidence-based approaches to support individual rehabilitation goals.
- Provide expert occupational therapy advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers, relatives and other relevant individuals.
- Act as a specialist clinical resource for Occupational Therapy colleagues and other healthcare professionals across Hertfordshire.
- Support the OT Lead with service development and initiatives that strengthen integrated working with partner organisations.
- Share specialist knowledge and contribute to the development of occupational therapy practice across the service.
- Promote person-centred care and collaborative working to support safe, effective and high-quality rehabilitation.
- Contribute to a positive learning environment, supporting colleagues to develop their clinical knowledge and skills.
You will have the opportunity to influence practice, contribute to service development and make a meaningful difference to patients during their rehabilitation journey.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
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 Occupational Therapy Team Lead with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £51,657 - £58,785 per annum, inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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