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From the employer's careers site First seen 8 Nov 2026

Lead Occupational Therapist

Salary

£55524 to £62652 per year

Apply on North London NHS Foundation Trust

Description

We are seeking an experienced Band 7 Lead Occupational Therapist to join The Beacon Centre, our specialist Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient service for young people with complex mental health needs.

The successful candidate will provide clinical, professional and operational leadership for the Occupational Therapy service, leading a dedicated team and contributing to the Senior Management Team.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and developing Occupational Therapy services within a specialist Tier 4 CAMHS setting
  • Shaping innovative, occupation-focused and evidence-based practice
  • Influencing service development and strategic decision-making
  • Leading and developing a skilled Occupational Therapy workforce
  • Driving quality improvement, service evaluation and research activity

The ideal candidate will have:

  • HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
  • Significant post-registration experience working with people with complex mental health needs
  • Experience of leadership, supervision and workforce development
  • Excellent clinical reasoning and risk management skills
  • Experience of service improvement, audit or quality improvement work

Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 per annum.

This is a permanent, full-time position.

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Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Model of Human Occupation
  • MOHOST
  • child and adolescent psychiatry

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9455-26-0788

Apply on North London NHS Foundation Trust