Occupational Therapy Lead (Team Manager)
3 days ago
Hereford
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapy Lead (Team Manager) to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key leadership role, overseeing Community Occupational Therapy teams and driving service excellence during a period of transformation. • Herefordshire Council – Plough Lane, Hereford (HR4 0LE), • £33.16 per hour, • 4-month contract (high likelihood of extension) You will play a pivotal role in ensuring: • High-quality, evidence-based Occupational Therapy practice, • Effective triage and workflow management, • Strong supervision and team development in line with best practice recommendations, • Delivery aligned to ongoing service redesign and improvement prioritiesKey Responsibilities:, • Lead and manage Community OT teams across Herefordshire, • Provide professional guidance and support to staff, • Ensure timely and effective case management and service delivery, • Drive performance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement, • Work collaboratively with partners, particularly Wye Valley Trust therapy services, to support integrated pathways, • Facilitate smooth transitions between hospital, reablement, and community settingsAbout You:, • Be a qualified Occupational Therapist, • Hold current HCPC registration, • Have previous management or senior leadership experience within adult social care or community OT services, • Demonstrate strong leadership, organisational, and decision-making skills, • Have experience working within multi-disciplinary and integrated health and social care environments.