Lead Occupational Therapist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 7SR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	14 Oct 2026

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Summary

Essential BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy qualification Health and Care Professions Council Registration Further short courses and experience to Masters level Evidence of leadership to Occupational Therapy staff Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and intervention relevant to rehabilitation service users occupational needs. Applying and interpreting standardised OT assessments Proven experience of line management / supervision of OTs / support staff Experience of supervision of OT students and/or OT apprentices Demonstrable experience ofinvolvement in service development Experience of supporting effective change management within teams Proven experience of effective multidisciplinary/interagency working Able to communicate effectively complex and sensitive information, both verbally and in writing. Reflective practice skills Time management skills Able to organise and respond effectively to complex information Able to work as part of a team and independently Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance Ability to work autonomously, set own priorities and manage timeeffectively Demonstrate application of Safety Planning and management inclinical practice Demonstrate an excellent understanding and clinical application of the Model of Human Demonstrable knowledge of up-todate evidence based practice Applied knowledge of relevant national policy and legislation related to people with complex mental health needs Awareness and knowledge of factors relating to Occupational Therapy service provision within rehabilitation services Experience of applying the Model of Human Occupation to assessand evaluate service user outcomes Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical quality and itsapplication in practice Ability to plan and develop groups to meet individual rehabilitation goals Desirable Management / leadership training Placement educator Evidence of post graduate research experience Experience working in rehabilitation services Experience of using Quality Improvement methodology Presentation and teaching skills Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to give you the best chance of being shortlisted.

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