Team Lead Occupational Therapist

Locum Team Lead OT required for a specialist inpatient neurorehabilitation service in London. £40–£55 DOE.

This is a high-calibre placement for a senior Occupational Therapist who wants two things:

1) a genuinely complex neuro caseload, and

2) a leadership remit where you can set standards, unblock barriers, and keep rehab moving.

The service supports adults following brain injury and other complex neurological presentations. Expect a mixed clinical picture — physical disability alongside cognitive impairment and, at times, behavioural / neuropsychiatric complexity — so this suits an OT who is calm, structured and decisive within MDT environments.

What you’ll be doing (Team Lead remit)

• Lead OT delivery across the inpatient pathway: assessment → intervention → review → discharge planning

• Hold a complex caseload and provide senior clinical decision-making within the MDT

• Drive goal-setting and functional rehab plans that translate into measurable progress

• Keep discharge pathways moving: equipment/adaptations, risk-aware planning, onward liaison and clear recommendations

• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to OT colleagues and rehab support staff

• Shape quality and consistency: governance habits, robust documentation, and practical service improvements (8a-leaning scope where appropriate)

What I’m looking for

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

• Strong neuro / ABI / complex rehab background (inpatient experience highly advantageous)

• Confident with prioritisation, risk management, family/carer communication and complex discharge planning

• Leadership/supervision experience appropriate to Band 7–8a level

Rate / start

• £40–£55 per hour (DOE)

• ASAP start

• Contract length + working pattern confirmed on enquiry (Band 7–8a depending on experience)

If you’re open to a conversation, DM me “TEAM LEAD OT” and I’ll send the full brief and booking process.

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