Band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist within the Initial Response Therapy Team in Croydon, London (UK) is available for an exciting locum opportunity.
This position offers up to £31.00 per hour on an hourly basis for a duration of 8 months and is a full-time role. If you have experience in surgery and orthopaedics, are skilled in team leadership, and ready to take charge in managing occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and therapy assistants, this role could be your next great adventure.
Perks and benefits:
- Beyond enjoying the dynamic nature of locum work, you’ll benefit from a full-time position offering flexibility and variety in your schedule.
- Experience the joy of working in a vibrant multidisciplinary team while honing your leadership skills.
- Free professional development opportunities will keep your expertise sharp and relevant.
- Additionally, Croydon offers excellent transport links making your commute a breeze and giving you easy access to the heart of London and its endless amenities.
What you will do:
- Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs using evidence-based and client-centred approaches
- Undertake highly specialised occupational therapy assessments and interventions
- Lead and coordinate a team of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and therapy assistants
- Develop and implement occupational therapy management programmes
- Provide supervision, competencies, appraisal, and leadership to junior staff
- Support planning, development, and evaluation of therapy services
- Lead and contribute to service development projects
- Supervise occupational therapy students on practice placements
- Participate in audit, clinical governance, quality assurance, and research activities
- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
- Provide specialist advice and training to multidisciplinary teams
- Participate in weekend and emergency rotas where required
Requirements:
- HCPC registration
- Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists / BAOT
- Band 7 NHS occupational therapy experience
- Surgery and orthopaedics experience
- Significant Band 6 experience prior to Band 7 progression
- Experience managing and leading teams
- Experience supervising staff and students
- Experience managing complex caseloads
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of clinical governance and service development
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workload effectively
- Experience using outcome measures
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- Practice Placement Qualification
- Postgraduate education
- Master’s level study
- Membership of specialist interest groups
- Experience leading audit and research projects
- Experience implementing service improvements and change management
Living in Croydon offers the unique blend of suburban charm with urban convenience. With its lively arts scene, parks, and cafes, it’s a great place to settle down during your locum assignment. Enjoy easy access to the buzz of London while soaking in the cultural diversity and scenic beauty that Croydon has to offer.
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