Team Lead Occupational Therapist

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a experienced and dynamic team lead occupational therapy to lead and develop our services within acute respiratory medicine. We are looking for someone with a wide ranging acute medical clinical experience, specifically working in respiratory , how has good communication and interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering high quality patient centred care.

Join our friendly and supportive team of therapists, where continuous professional development and, research and audit is encouraged. There is a well-established in service education programme where you can build upon your clinical and managerial skills with support from senior Clinical Leads. There is also a strong emphasis on student education. Attendance at post registration courses is also supported.

Main duties of the job

This post holder will have their own caseload of complex medical patients working in speciality areas with a focus of respiratory medicine. The clinical aspect of this role is to provide expert input to improve patient outcomes and facilitate discharge planning. As team leader you will provide support and day to day leadership to the complex medicine team, providing clinical supervision and line management to some staff members.

To oversee, coordinate and develop the Occupational Therapy services within the Respiratory team, primarily focusing on the General Medical Wards at The Princess Royal University Hospital in Farnborough. This post provides clinical and professional leadership to a team of qualified members of staff and assistants.

The Post holder will attend relevant meetings as a representative of Occupational Therapy and will advise on service developments in line with government policy development. To lead on the implementation of local clinical governance initiatives, EBP and Clinical Audit, as well as organise the local OT programme, facilities and staffing. The post requires a flexible approach to working and requires the post holder to undertake weekend commitments as required.

The post holder will receive regular supervision and peer support as well as having opportunities for study, leadership and training.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Specialist knowledge and experience of occupational therapy assessment and interventions
• Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application

Desirable

• Leadership and First Line Management experience
• Experience in the application of health and safety risk management

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Able to analyse and evaluate the application of Occupational Therapy treatment
• Able to build effective working relationships and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Able to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy Qualification (Dip RCOT or BSc OT)
• HCPC Registration
• Portfolio and evidence of continuing professional development (in gerontology practice)

Desirable

• Member of Specialist Section or special interest group
• Member of Professional Body (RCOT)

Closing Date: 21 August 2026