Brainkind

Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 30 April 2026

Job summary

Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

Location: Lancashire

Salary: £51,225 - £58,617 FTE DOE

Hours: 30 hours per week

Why join us?

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Main duties of the job

MAIN PURPOSE

To provide robust and effective leadership to a specialised therapy team. The post will support the Senior Management Team in the delivery of services, quality improvement, and clinical governance.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary of £51,225 - £58,617 FTE DOE
  • 38 days annual leave(including bank holidays) pro rata.

  • Option tobuy/sell up to 5 days leave.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Group life assurance,eye care vouchers, andfree parking.
  • Company pension scheme
  • Long service and staff awards
  • Simply Health insurance cash plan
  • A supportive, inclusive culture that prioritiseswellbeingandcareer development.

About us

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. Its a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

Details

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £51,225 - £58,617 FTE DOE

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0462-26-0010

Job locations

Brainkind

Teal Avenue

Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9BN


Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • This role carries line management responsibility for members of the AHP team.
  • The post holder will form part of the service management team.
  • The post holder is expected to foster good relationships and work closely with multidisciplinary teams, both internal and external
  • Responsible for working alongside and/or supporting volunteers within their team.
  • Responsible to maintain robust communication networks with the Head of Clinical Services and Service Director and other agencies and professions.
  • Responsible to develop and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders.
  • The post holder is expected to represent Briankind at meetings/forums as required.
  • Proven experience of working in an appropriate service across healthcare settings.
  • Demonstrable experience of evidence-based practice, research, audit, and outcome measures
  • Highly specialist knowledge and application of therapy assessments and interventions using complex level clinical reasoning.
  • Evidence of managing a team of staff including setting objectives, appraisal, recruitment, and disciplinary issues
  • An ability to work autonomously and to set own and service priorities, providing guidance and objectives for the team.
  • An ability to confidently assess and manage risk in relation to therapist/therapy service performance.
  • An ability to organise, co-ordinate and respond efficiently to complex information.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and its impact on current practice

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • This role carries line management responsibility for members of the AHP team.
  • The post holder will form part of the service management team.
  • The post holder is expected to foster good relationships and work closely with multidisciplinary teams, both internal and external
  • Responsible for working alongside and/or supporting volunteers within their team.
  • Responsible to maintain robust communication networks with the Head of Clinical Services and Service Director and other agencies and professions.
  • Responsible to develop and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders.
  • The post holder is expected to represent Briankind at meetings/forums as required.
  • Proven experience of working in an appropriate service across healthcare settings.
  • Demonstrable experience of evidence-based practice, research, audit, and outcome measures
  • Highly specialist knowledge and application of therapy assessments and interventions using complex level clinical reasoning.
  • Evidence of managing a team of staff including setting objectives, appraisal, recruitment, and disciplinary issues
  • An ability to work autonomously and to set own and service priorities, providing guidance and objectives for the team.
  • An ability to confidently assess and manage risk in relation to therapist/therapy service performance.
  • An ability to organise, co-ordinate and respond efficiently to complex information.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and its impact on current practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • About You
  • BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
  • Registered with Health and Care Professionals Council
  • Current registration with Professional Body (RCOT/CSP) if appropriate
  • Relevant post-registration training and experience and relevant leadership experience and training in a health/social care setting
  • Member of an appropriate Professional Specialist Interest Group is desirable.
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • About You
  • BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
  • Registered with Health and Care Professionals Council
  • Current registration with Professional Body (RCOT/CSP) if appropriate
  • Relevant post-registration training and experience and relevant leadership experience and training in a health/social care setting
  • Member of an appropriate Professional Specialist Interest Group is desirable.
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Brainkind

Address

Brainkind

Teal Avenue

Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9BN


Employer's website

https://brainkind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Brainkind

Address

Brainkind

Teal Avenue

Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9BN


Employer's website

https://brainkind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £51,225 - £58,617 FTE DOE

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0462-26-0010

Job locations

Brainkind

Teal Avenue

Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9BN


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