Adults OT Team Leader

Specialism: Occupational Therapy
Location: Leicester, UK
Salary: £45.00 per hour
Salary Type: Hourly Pay
Contract: Ongoing Locum
Schedule: Full Time

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Adults OT Team Leader to join services in Leicester on a full-time, ongoing locum basis. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £45.00 and the chance to lead, inspire, and develop a team of Occupational Therapists delivering high-quality services to adults across the community.

You will play a pivotal leadership role, shaping service delivery, driving performance, and ensuring excellent outcomes for service users. This is an ideal position for a confident, experienced Occupational Therapist with strong leadership skills looking to make a real impact.

Perks and Benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the stability and impact of a full-time role while making a meaningful difference in the community.

• Hourly Pay: Earn £45.00 per hour, reflecting your expertise and leadership responsibilities.

• Continuous Professional Development: Access opportunities to broaden your skills, leadership capability, and clinical knowledge.

• Networking Opportunities: Work closely with a wide range of professionals across health and social care.

• Flexible Working Culture: A role that recognises the importance of work-life balance and supports effective workload management.

What You Will Do

• Provide strong, visible leadership to Occupational Therapy teams in line with the council’s vision, values, and leadership framework.

• Deliver professional supervision, allocate workloads, and implement systems to maintain and improve performance and quality standards.

• Foster a shared sense of purpose, setting clear objectives and encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.

• Lead on performance management, using appropriate HR tools and processes to support staff development and service improvement.

• Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships within the team and with wider partners, promoting equality, diversity, and fairness.

• Supervise and develop Occupational Therapists, support staff, and students to ensure consistently high-quality practice.

• Oversee and, where required, manage complex cases, carrying out assessments and working with partner agencies to deliver holistic support.

• Act as a professional lead and trusted advisor, including providing independent assessments and keeping up to date with developments in equipment and best practice.

Requirements

• HCPC registration: Essential

• Driving licence: Essential

Why Leicester?

Leicester is a vibrant, diverse city offering a fantastic quality of life. From its rich history and cultural scene to its excellent shopping, green spaces, and strong transport links, Leicester provides the perfect balance between professional opportunity and lifestyle. It’s a great place to live, work, and grow your career.

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