Lead Occupational Therapist - Band 7

Were looking for a dynamic, motivated Occupational Therapy Team Lead at QEF Care and Rehabilitation Centre. Youll play a key role in transforming the lives of individuals recovering from brain injuries, spinal injuries, and neurological conditions. Throughout the year, youll also support general inpatient rehab for our local NHS Trusts and work with outpatients. We need a forward-thinking leader passionate about neurorehabilitation. Youll lead our Occupational Therapy team, driving clinical excellence and delivering top-quality care within a strong multi-disciplinary team (MDT). Your mission: embed evidence-based practice, foster innovation, and maximize client rehabilitation with a focus on independence and seamless discharge planning. Collaboration is key. Youll work closely with admissions, discharge coordinators, and community therapy teams. Excellent communication skills and experience in supervising and mentoring junior staff are essential. Youll have plenty of opportunities for professional growth, with strong support from the Head of Clinical Services and regular clinical supervision. Join us at our modern Care and Rehabilitation Centre, a state-of-the-art facility in Leatherhead, Surrey. This is where expertise meets cutting-edge technology to deliver life-changing results,

• Lead the OT team at QEF Care and Rehabilitation Centre, ensuring an inclusive and professional environment.
• Oversee daily OT operations, ensuring timely treatment and discharge planning for clients.
• Independently assess and treat clients with neurological injuries, developing rehabilitation and discharge plans.
• Support team quality, manage your own caseload, and monitor client progress for optimal recovery.
• Provide OT interventions, participate in multidisciplinary meetings, and complete necessary documentation.
• Prepare reports, conduct home visits, and ensure team safety in lone working scenarios.
• Collaborate on service development and manage junior staff, participating in CPD and incident investigations.
  
  QEF is a Surrey based charity committed to providing life-transforming services that enable people with disabilities to increase their independence and achieve their goals in life.
We support people with physical or learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries to fulfil their potential in life, by gaining new skills to live independently, rehabilitation after a brain injury or stroke, or improving independence through increased mobility and accessible holidays. QEF is structured into two main services - Mobility Services who operate outreach services across the South East), Care and Rehabilitation Centre located in Surrey. These are supported by QEF Retail Trading and a family of smaller charities - MERU which provides innovative products for Children and The Grange in Kent a residential care home for adults with a learning disability.


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension and Life Assurance(4 times basic salary)
• Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Blue Light Card
• Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development.