Inpatient OT Team Lead - Trauma & Orthopaedics

Rdehospital; Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Exeter is seeking a Team Lead Occupational Therapist to oversee trauma and orthopaedics within their inpatient service. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a clinical caseload effectively. The successful candidate will work closely with other healthcare professionals, support junior staff development, and participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas. With a focus on patient care and team support, this position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts on shopping and fitness

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a clinical caseload across trauma and orthopaedic wards.
• Ability to provide leadership and teach junior staff.
• Must have completed basic grade rotations across inpatient ward areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and clinical expertise to patients in inpatient trauma and orthopaedic services.
• Manage and supervise occupational therapists across Trauma and Orthopaedics.
• Participate in the weekend and bank holiday Occupational therapy rota.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical expertise in trauma and orthopaedics

Ward management skills

Flexibility to work weekends

Education

Occupational Therapy Degree

Job description

A prominent healthcare organization in Exeter is seeking a Team Lead Occupational Therapist to oversee trauma and orthopaedics within their inpatient service. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a clinical caseload effectively. The successful candidate will work closely with other healthcare professionals, support junior staff development, and participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas. With a focus on patient care and team support, this position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.