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Posted 5 days ago
Occupational Therapist Recovery, Rehabilitation and
Drake Medox UK
📍 Leeds
Job description
We’re supporting a specialist provider to appoint an experienced Band 7 Lead Occupational Therapist to provide clinical and professional leadership within a women’s mental health service. This senior role is ideal for an OT who is passionate about occupation‑focused practice, service development, and supporting more junior colleagues within a complex clinical environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership for occupational therapy services across the ward(s)
Lead on assessment, intervention planning, and outcome measurement
Promote and embed occupation‑focused practice within the MDT
Provide supervision, mentorship, and professional guidance to OT colleagues
Lead on audit, service improvement, and evidence‑based practice
Contribute to risk management, governance, and quality assurance processes
Requirements
HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Significant post‑qualification experience within mental health services
Experience providing clinical supervision and leadership
Strong knowledge of governance, risk management, and service development
What’s on Offer
Senior leadership role with scope to shape OT practice
Excellent CPD and development opportunities
Supportive multidisciplinary culture
Competitive Band 7 salary and benefits package