Occupational Therapy Clinical Team Lead

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical expertise across a varied orthopaedic caseload, including trauma and complex rehabilitation patients
• Lead and support the day-to-day operational management of the Therapy service
• Contribute to the development of services for spinal cord injury and polytrauma patients
• Lead on supervision, mentorship and development of 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 multidisciplinary teams including physiotherapists, nurses, and consultants
• Promote evidence-based practice and innovation across the service

Requirements

• Registered with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
• BSc in Occupational Therapy
• Significant post-qualification experience in a clinical therapy role, ideally in Trauma and Orthopaedics
• Proven leadership and management experience in a healthcare environment
• Experience in supervision of staff and students
• Advanced level of practice including experience at Band 6 level
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Competent IT skills and driving licence as required

About the Company

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust provides expert, compassionate care for the local population. Ranked third in the country for research, the Trust embeds education and training across the organisation, with its main hub at Queen Alexandra Hospital.