Job overview

Team Lead Occupational Therapist (Band 7)

We are looking for an experienced OT to join our Senior team as OT Team Lead. Working across  the Orthopaedic / Surgical Team and Medical wards. Working with the Physiotherapy Team Leads to jointly manage the delivery of therapy input to  patients, supporting the OT needs. 

As  a Band 7 you will be responsible for overseeing the management of patients on   the Orthopaedic and Surgical Wards with shared responsibility for some additional ward areas.  . We are looking for an individual who is keen to drive forward integrated therapy service development and to lead on the development of joint occupational therapy and care management assessments to improve patient pathway and flow through the hospital and out into community services.

As the team lead you will continue to drive forward service development, promoting excellent care by leading on implementation of guidelines and promoting evidence based practice.

You will be responsible for leading the team which consists of a number of Band 6's, Band 5's and a large unregistered workforce including new Band 4 therapy roles. You should have Substantial post-graduation experience, with significant Band 6 experience including relevant NHS experience.

Interview Date: WB 9th November

Main duties of the job

• To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• To act as clinical lead in place of the Therapy Managers absence/delegation.
• To provide leadership for junior staff through supervision, competencies and appraisal.
• To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Therapy services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
• To contribute to the maintenance and development of the trust Therapy service.
• To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements.

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. 

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital. 

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.