NHS Tayside
Team Lead Occupational Therapist
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Job Opportunity
Fixed Term for 12 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join NHS Tayside as Team Lead Occupational Therapist within Neurosciences. This senior role provides leadership across specialist clinical areas including neurology and neurosurgery.
Role Description
Based primarily within Ninewells Hospital, you will lead and support the delivery of high quality, evidence-based Occupational Therapy services for patients with a wide range of neurological conditions. You will manage a complex clinical caseload, delivering advanced assessment, intervention, and discharge planning across acute settings.
As Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and developing the neurosciences Occupational Therapy service. This includes driving service improvements, embedding best practice, supporting the development of new models of care, and strengthening collaborative working across acute and community pathways. Additionally, there will be opportunities to contribute across, not only the neuro, but stroke pathway, delivering clinical and professional support within acute, rehabilitation, and community services as required.
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Essential Skills
- Strong leadership, communication, and advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Excellent prioritisation, organisation, and time management skills
- Supervision, support, and development of junior staff, non-qualified support workers, and students
- Fostering a positive team culture and maintaining high standards of professional practice
Requirements
- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Significant post-registration experience within neurosciences
Current NHS Tayside Employees
Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.
Informal Enquiries
- Jennifer Massie, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, Ninewells Hospital
- Phone: 01382 660111 or ext. 36335
Hours of Work
36 per week
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