Team Leader Occupational Therapy and Sensory - Experts at Hand

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Team Leader Occupational Therapist to support the delivery of the Occupational Therapy Experts at Hand model across schools in Hull.

This leadership role combines operational management, clinical leadership, and specialist occupational therapy expertise to support schools in meeting the needs of children and young people. Working as part of the established Sensory Processing Service, the post holder will benefit from regular supervision, support, and collaborative working within an experienced team.

The successful candidate will provide occupational therapy consultation, advice, training, and coaching to education staff, promoting inclusive practice and supporting participation in school activities. This will include providing specialist advice relating to sensory processing, motor skills development, functional participation, self-care, handwriting, fine and gross motor skills, and access to the learning environment. The role focuses on building the skills and confidence of education professionals through a whole-school approach.

Alongside leading and supporting a team, the post holder will contribute to service development, quality improvement, and partnership working across health, education, and local authority services. This is an exciting opportunity to influence inclusive practice across educational settings and improve outcomes for children and young people through innovative partnership working.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• To provide high-quality, evidence-based clinical care in line with the guidance of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, the Health and Care Professions Council, and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, with the paramount concern being the wellbeing of clients.
• To provide day-to-day operational management of clinical staff working within the Experts at Hand pathway, including supervision and support, ensuring staff wellbeing and professional development.
• To continue to demonstrate advanced clinical skills in practice and provide support and advice regarding service development and the delivery of care, in partnership with patients, relatives, staff, commissioners, managers, and external agencies across the agreed service area.
• To continuously evaluate levels of clinical effectiveness through the use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures.
• To ensure key performance indicators are achieved within this model.
• To attend, participate in, and chair relevant meetings, adapting communication to meet the needs of others.
• To work in partnership with the Clinical Lead and deputise as required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached job description and person specification.

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.