Occupational Therapy Team Lead Job at Navigo Health and Social Care CIC (Grimsby)

Occupational Therapy Team Lead

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

Location:
United Kingdom , Grimsby

Category:
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Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

49387.00 - 56515.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapy leader to support the ongoing design and development of our adult mental health services. The successful candidate will manage a small team of Occupational Therapy staff working across both our community and acute services. The successful candidate will be passionate about service development as they will be joining a relatively new therapy team within Navigo. They will led alongside the Allied Health Professional Lead the development of the service, supporting the Occupational Therapy team to integrate into new ways of working. Please note the earliest start date for this position is 03rd August 2026.

Job Responsibility:

To autonomously manage and deliver an effective, evidence based occupational therapy (OT) service to people living with mental health conditions
To work alongside the Allied Health Professional Lead (AHP) and therapy team leads to explore the development of the service
To be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of OT care plans using a person-centred approach for service users in the community
To lead and develop the junior OT staff within the Community Mental Health Service using the career development framework and 4 pillars of practice
To educate, advise and recommend appropriate person-centred activity programmes which will enhance service users quality of life and participation in meaningful activities
Be involved in liaising and effectively communicating with all relevant parties, including GPs and Care Agencies, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
To promote innovative and creative ways of working with service users/carers with complex needs
Effectively manage the resources available to achieve the best possible care and outcomes for his/her service users
Create a stimulating and productive working and learning environment for themselves, colleagues and students
Utilise highly developed communication skills to conduct assessments of service users and communicate complex information related to their mental health needs
Effectively communicate complex and/or sensitive information where there are barriers to understanding
Maintain and develop effective communications and working relationships within the team and with external agencies
Promote and implement creative ways of working with service users
Instigate, develop and maintain a relationship with the service user and/or carer
Manage highly confidential information in respect of members of the public in accordance with local and national policy
Act as an identified lead professional where the main intervention is Occupational Therapy
Promote and develop the OT role through regular participation in meetings, presentations and feedback of OT clinical activities
Provide advice, training and support to other agencies around issues relating to mental health
Make decisions about the range of options for OT interventions and care plans based on a clinical judgement of a service users need
Conduct comprehensive OT assessments of both service users and carers in line with team operational policies
Analyse service users occupational performance areas and adapt interventions
Formulate detailed assessments to inform the decision making regarding service users ongoing needs
Plan and coordinate OT care plans for both individuals and groups according to their identified occupational needs
Prioritise, plan and coordinate own workload and activities
Participate in caseload management audits
Work independently to resolve complex professional problems
Undertake OT assessments with service users using standardised and non-standardised OT assessment tools
Assess and review service users clinical risk management plan
Collaborate with service users/carers to identify OT goals
Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions
Identify the needs of carers and refer for a carers assessments
Participate in clinical governance activities
Provide specialist clinical advice to service users, their carers, relatives and other professionals
Adhere to all trust policies and legislation
Contribute to the evaluation and development of the service
Be involved in the development of policies, procedures and developments
Comply with the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
Propose improvements and changes to own work area
Participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols
Use equipment and resources in a careful and responsible manner
Respect the resources within the restraints of the team budget
Monitor the use of resources within the team
Participate in regular supervision
Provide clinical supervision for junior colleagues including Occupational Therapy Apprentices
Undertake the Practice Placement Educators course
Act as a mentor for students
Assist in induction of new staff
Participate in PDR
Accurately document episodes and information relating to care in patient notes
Record personally generated information
Provide oral/written clinical reports
Manage highly confidential information
Ensure that the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 are met
Participate in surveys or audits or research
Be aware of up to date relevant published research
Deliver care for service users and carers, working within professional codes of practice, organisational policies, local protocols and national legislation
Have the ability to work independently

Requirements:

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Professional registration with Health and Care Professions Council
3 years post-registration experience (with a minimum of 2 years in a mental health setting)
Experience of managing staff and supporting students
Knowledge of a range of theories and models underpinning Occupational Therapy clinical practice
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Competent caseload management
Experience of working in a team setting and liaising with other agencies
Experience in understanding of current practice in mental health, risk assessment and management and use of relevant legislation such as Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Safeguarding of adults and children
Knowledge of safe working practices
Able to demonstrate knowledge and some experience of using a range of Occupational Therapy assessment tools
Skills in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans and group interventions
Group facilitation skills
Ability to produce concise and clearly written reports
Good communication, organisational and administration skills
Good interpersonal skills
I.T. skills
Time management
Able to demonstrate ability to use evidence-based practice in own clinical practice
Presentation skills
Good self-management skills within cases where there may be complexity
Supervision skills
Ability to demonstrate maintenance of CPD and ongoing learning
Able to communicate effectively with a range of people in a form that is appropriate to them and the situation
Evidence of ability to meet changes in service needs
Evidence of ability to chair meetings/discussions and make constructive comments
Evidence of an interest and enthusiasm for working with this client group
Ability to transport self to a variety of locations to meet the needs of service users
Full, clear driving license and use of a car
Post-registration education in mental health practice relevant to the practice area
Practice Educator qualification
Clinical evaluation skills
Competency in assessing for small aids to daily living
Innovation and creativity skills
Motivational skills
Initiative and problem solving skills where there may be complexity
Knowledge of a range of approaches used in mental health practice
Experience of managing junior staff and students, where there may have been performance issues
Experience in service development and implementation
Experience of presenting at professional forums
Experience of audit and service user involvement
Experience of taking part in recruitment and selection processes

Nice to have:

Clinical evaluation skills
Competency in assessing for small aids to daily living
Innovation and creativity skills
Motivational skills
Initiative and problem solving skills where there may be complexity
Knowledge of a range of approaches used in mental health practice
Full, clear driving license and use of a car
Post-registration education in mental health practice relevant to the practice area
Practice Educator qualification
Experience of managing junior staff and students, where there may have been performance issues
Experience in service development and implementation
Experience of presenting at professional forums
Experience of audit and service user involvement
Experience of taking part in recruitment and selection processes

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Expiration:
May 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Occupational Therapy Team Lead

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Location:
United Kingdom , Grimsby

Category:
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