Clinical Lead - Occupational Therapy
The closing date is 23 October 2025
Job summary
Occupational Therapy clinical leadership is being strengthened within our Neighbourhood Team and we are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative practitioner who will lead to inspire and develop excellent Occupational Therapy practice in the locality. The postholder will work very closely with all clinicians from the community Neighbourhood Teams and work collaboratively on leadership activities and promoting the delivery of safe care. The role will provide clinical leadership including supervision across Worcester and Droitwich Neighbourhood Teams and you will support with clinical visits and triage alongside your therapy colleagues . The teams have an established physiotherapy lead currently undertaking a similar efficient role who you will work closely together with the aim of developing therapy services across the 2 neighbourhood teams . This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced therapist to work in the community and progress with their career in a supportive environment .
This is a 22.5 hour post across the 2 team locations the shifts are Monday to Friday and the core hours are 8.30 to 4.30pm.
If you feel that you are ready for a more senior role within Occupational Therapy, are passionate about improvement and are committed to delivering a high standard of care we would welcome your application
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and be able to prioritise and manage own workload using their own initiative to include the following:
Clinically lead, clinically coordinate and develop the provision of an effective and efficient integrated care service for patients primarily in the older adult population who have multiple co-morbidities within the extended primary care pathway of a designated locality.
Provide day to day clinical leadership, clinical support and clinical supervision of the Neighbourhood Team Occupational Therapy (OT) staff within the integrated team as well as supporting the Integrated Neighbourhood Team Leader and Integrated Community Service Lead to provide a seamless service right across the patient pathway.
Support the effective triaging of patients referred to the Integrated Neighbourhood Team on a daily basis, supporting the coordination of care delivery across the patient pathway.
Provide expert clinical holistic assessment and evidence based pro-active and reactive health care interventions to support patients and their carers to achieve maximum health, wellbeing and independence.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Details
Date posted
07 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9798-1724
Job locations
Warndon Clinic
Cranham Drive
Worcester
WR4 9PA
Droitwich Medical Centre
Ombersley Street East
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 8RD
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Warndon Clinic
Cranham Drive
Worcester
WR4 9PA
Employer's website
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