Team Leader Occupational Therapy and Sensory - Experts at Hand

Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Team Leader Occupational Therapist to support the delivery of the Occupational Therapy Experts at Hand model across schools in Hull.This leadership role combines operational management, clinical leadership, and specialist occupational therapy expertise to support schools in meeting the needs of children and young people. Working as part of the established Sensory Processing Service, the post holder will benefit from regular supervision, support, and collaborative working within an experienced team.The successful candidate will provide occupational therapy consultation, advice, training, and coaching to education staff, promoting inclusive practice and supporting participation in school activities. This will include providing specialist advice relating to sensory processing, motor skills development, functional participation, self-care, handwriting, fine and gross motor skills, and access to the learning environment. The role focuses on building the skills and confidence of education professionals through a whole-school approach.Alongside leading and supporting a team, the post holder will contribute to service development, quality improvement, and partnership working across health, education, and local authority services. This is an exciting opportunity to influence inclusive practice across educational settings and improve outcomes for children and young people through innovative partnership working.Main duties of the jobKey ResponsibilitiesTo provide high-quality, evidence-based clinical care in line with the guidance of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, the Health and Care Professions Council, and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, with the paramount concern being the wellbeing of clients.To provide day-to-day operational management of clinical staff working within the Experts at Hand pathway, including supervision and support, ensuring staff wellbeing and professional development.To continue to demonstrate advanced clinical skills in practice and provide support and advice regarding service development and the delivery of care, in partnership with patients, relatives, staff, commissioners, managers, and external agencies across the agreed service area.To continuously evaluate levels of clinical effectiveness through the use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures.To ensure key performance indicators are achieved within this model.To attend, participate in, and chair relevant meetings, adapting communication to meet the needs of others.To work in partnership with the Clinical Lead and deputise as required.About usWe are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our websiteWe are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.Find out more and search live jobs.DetailsDate posted19 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number338-8356429-26Job locationsWalker St Centre, HullThe Walker St Centre, 70 Walker StHullHU3 2HEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilitiesFor further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached job description and person specification.Person Specification Qualifications, Education and Training EssentialLive register or equivalent professional registration relevant to the postPostgraduate degree or equivalent or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge or experiential learning/experience in service development, managing change, leading and managing staff, plus specialist training and short courses to Diploma level relevant to area of practiceFull understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within community servicesDesirableAdvanced/expert clinical qualificationEvidence of policy implementation and development Knowledge and Experience EssentialEvidence of post-registration professional practiceProven leadership/management experience, able to demonstrate examples of positive impact/change within service delivery/practice at an advanced levelEvidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/developmentEvidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the service areaDesirableA breadth of professional practice including specialising in the field where the post is heldDevelopment of expert leadership/management skills Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities EssentialEffective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoringGood time management skillsAble to demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, carers and at all levels of staff/managers in the organisationDesirableAble to demonstrate effective communication skills at all levels i.e. strategically and locally Person Specification Qualifications, Education and Training EssentialLive register or equivalent professional registration relevant to the postPostgraduate degree or equivalent or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge or experiential learning/experience in service development, managing change, leading and managing staff, plus specialist training and short courses to Diploma level relevant to area of practiceFull understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within community servicesDesirableAdvanced/expert clinical qualificationEvidence of policy implementation and development Knowledge and Experience EssentialEvidence of post-registration professional practiceProven leadership/management experience, able to demonstrate examples of positive impact/change within service delivery/practice at an advanced levelEvidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/developmentEvidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the service areaDesirableA breadth of professional practice including specialising in the field where the post is heldDevelopment of expert leadership/management skills Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities EssentialEffective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoringGood time management skillsAble to demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, carers and at all levels of staff/managers in the organisationDesirableAble to demonstrate effective communication skills at all levels i.e. strategically and locallyDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).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 CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameHumber Teaching NHS Foundation TrustAddressWalker St Centre, HullThe Walker St Centre, 70 Walker StHullHU3 2HEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameHumber Teaching NHS Foundation TrustAddressWalker St Centre, HullThe Walker St Centre, 70 Walker StHullHU3 2HEUnited KingdomEmployer's website