Occupational Therapy Clinical Team Lead - Trauma and Orthopaedics

NHS Band 7 Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week:  full time 37.5 hours (part time and job shares will also be considered.)

Are you ready to lead, inspire and make a real difference?

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is seeking an experienced, motivated, and forward-thinking Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Trauma and Orthopaedic Therapy team at Queen Alexandra Hospital.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a fast-paced acute setting, while also contributing to the development of specialist rehabilitation services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical expertise across a varied orthopaedic caseload, including trauma and complex rehabilitation patients
• Lead and support the day-to-day operational management of the Therapy service
• Contribute to the development of services for spinal cord injury and polytrauma patients, improving pathways and patient outcomes
• Alongside Physiotherapy colleagues, lead on supervision, mentorship and development of Band 5/6 staff, apprentices, support workforce and students
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives, audits, and quality improvement projects
• Ensure delivery of safe, effective discharge planning and rehabilitation pathways
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including physiotherapists, nurses, consultants, and community services
• Promote evidence-based practice and innovation across the service

Join us in delivering outstanding care, every day.

For a full list of roles and responsibilities, please see the attached job description.