Band 7 Locum General Medicine Occupational Therapist

Lead Occupational Therapist – Band 7

Brief Job Overview

 
We are recruiting an experienced and highly skilled Lead Occupational Therapist (Band 7) to join the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in South East London.  

This locum position offers an exciting opportunity to lead the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) Occupational Therapy Team, providing both clinical and non-clinical supervision while driving service excellence across the department. The successful candidate will bring advanced clinical expertise, strong leadership ability, and a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within an acute hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) Occupational Therapy Team, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based care.
• Oversee and coordinate OT service provision on the newly developed AMU, ensuring a consistent and high standard of clinical practice.
• Deliver clinical and non-clinical supervision to junior and unqualified staff, supporting professional development and best practice.
• Carry a clinical caseload of patients with complex medical and functional needs, conducting specialist assessments and interventions.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective discharge planning and promote early supported discharge.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of OT services within the AMU, identifying opportunities for service improvement and innovation.
• Ensure adherence to all NHS Trust policies, professional guidelines, and relevant legislation.
• Participate in staff training, clinical governance meetings, and performance reviews to maintain and enhance service quality.
• Represent the Occupational Therapy department within multi-agency and multidisciplinary meetings as required.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, patient safety, and professional accountability within the team.

About You

 
You are an experienced and confident Occupational Therapist with a strong background in acute care and leadership. You combine advanced clinical knowledge with excellent communication and management skills, enabling you to lead a busy AMU team effectively. You are passionate about supporting patients to achieve their best outcomes and thrive in a dynamic, hospital-based environment.

Requirements

• Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience within the UK.
• Extensive experience in acute hospital settings, ideally within an Acute Medical Unit (AMU).
• Proven ability to lead, supervise, and mentor junior OT staff and support workers.
• Strong knowledge of relevant clinical assessments, discharge planning processes, and OT interventions in acute care.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive, motivated, and adaptable approach to work within a fast-paced environment.

Contract & Salary

• Job Type: Locum
• Location: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
• Area: South East London NHS
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Salary: £Negotiable, dependent on experience
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00
• Code: U.Job745.030010.XNEW

How to Apply

 
If you are an experienced and dynamic Occupational Therapist with proven leadership experience and a passion for acute care, we’d love to hear from you.  
Please apply using the form on the page.
 
Code:  U. Job 745. 030010.B18634