Occupational Therapist – Band 7

Company: Drake Medox UK
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Location: 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

Posted: May 22nd, 2026