Advanced Occupational Therapist Team Leader – Medicine
Closing date: 10 June 2026.
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to support and co‑lead a team in the clinical area of Medicine. This is a secondment or fixed‑term role to cover a maternity leave.
You will manage your own caseload and support others with a complex caseload in an Inpatient setting.
The role involves close working with the MDT as well as divisional Senior Leaders. There will also be close working with senior leadership in Occupational Therapy with the opportunity to deliver the OT strategy and vision.
The Occupational Therapy department offers opportunities to take part in a research symposium and opportunities for innovation in an ever‑changing environment.
There are ample leadership development opportunities. You will supervise and appraise members of the team and support the development of junior staff.
Main duties of the job
You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist with highly developed clinical skills in this field of practice. You will have a lead role in initiating, planning, implementing and leading the service developments in the Medical Occupational Therapy Team on a day‑to‑day basis.
You will provide occupational therapy to patients working autonomously and without direct supervision. You will ensure safe and effective delivery of occupational therapy and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and agency teams, the Professional Lead and Operational Manager in Occupational Therapy. You will also work closely with the Divisions to reduce length of stay and readmission rates.
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds, the Trust focuses on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised for providing “outstanding” care and rated “Good” overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, CUH delivers accessible high‑quality healthcare to the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services for rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where everyone can be themselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We aim that our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status or socio‑economic background.
Job responsibilities
Key duties and responsibilities are outlined in the attached Applicant Information Pack. Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for secondment or a fixed‑term contract; for secondments you must have approval of your line manager. Fixed‑term contract applicants on a fixed‑term contract may also apply.
Home Office immigration rules preclude full‑time permanent vacancy hiring from individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, a Student visa holder can only be offered a full‑time permanent contract if they have:
- applied for a Graduate visa
- or have successfully completed their course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of employment
- or the Trust has agreed to sponsor them as a Skilled Worker and they will complete their studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse, day nurseries, reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from the Cambridge University Hospital site, free Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, free route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals, and subsidised parking costs for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 at a reduced cost for colleagues. We have staff pod break spaces in the Deakin Centre with free tea and coffee, a break space and a private outside area for colleagues.
CUH supports a good work‑life balance with flexible arrangements such as part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Registered Occupational Therapist with Health Professions Council
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Fieldwork educator certificate or equivalent
- Evidence of relevant C.P.D. in line with HCPC guidelines
- Member of RCOT
- Evidence of further study or research in clinical specialty
- Member of relevant Special Interest Group or Specialist section
- Evidence of management or leadership training
- Evidence of working to a level of expertise, knowledge and judgement commensurate with MSc
Experience
- Significant experience in relevant field of practice
- Close working with multidisciplinary team
- Experience of supervising OT staff or students
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Provision and requisition of OT equipment
- Business planning
- Team leadership
- Experience in community setting
- Experience in adult rehabilitation
- Experience of conducting recruitment and selection procedures
- NHS experience
Knowledge
- Awareness of current research and treatment applications
- Knowledge of relevant government guidelines
- Understanding of legal responsibilities of the profession, e.g. RCOT and HCPC guidelines and codes of ethics and professional conduct
- Assessment and treatment of relevant patient group
- Competency in all stages of the OT process
- Experience of research and evidence‑based practice
- Appraisal process and implementation
- Research and audit participation
- Experience of dealing with people who display inappropriate behaviour (e.g. physical or verbal)
Skills
- Teaching skills
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to justify decisions made
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good team player
- Close working with multidisciplinary team in hospital and community
- Committed to improving patient services
- Ability to prioritise workload and delegate effectively
- Systematic and thorough
- Change management and service improvement
- Leadership and team‑building skills
Additional Requirements
- The ability to understand and behave at all times towards patients, visitors and colleagues in accordance with the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exception Order) and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Annual salary: £49,387 to £56,515 per annum (pro rata)
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