Team Lead Occupational Therapist

Job Description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join NHS Tayside as

Team Lead Occupational Therapist within a Hyper Acute Stroke Unit.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality, evidence-based OT interventions to patients in the early stages of stroke, supporting rapid assessment, early rehabilitation, and discharge planning. You will manage a complex caseload, promote recovery through early intervention, and contribute to safe and timely patient flow.

As Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and developing the acute stroke Occupational Therapy service. This includes driving service improvements, embedding best practice, supporting the development of new models of care, and strengthening collaborative working across acute and community pathways. Additionally, there will be opportunities to contribute across the stroke pathway, delivering clinical and professional support within acute, rehabilitation, and community services as required.

Strong leadership, communication, and advanced clinical reasoning skills are essential. You will demonstrate excellent prioritisation, organisation and time management skills. A key aspect of your role will be the supervision, support, and development of junior staff, nonqualified support workers and students, fostering a positive team culture and maintaining high standards of professional practice.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band7 Occupational Therapist or a highly skilled Band6 seeking progression. You will join a supportive, forward thinking leadership team, with rich opportunities for professional development and collaborative working within NHS Tayside’s Stroke Services.

Essential requirements include HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist and significant post registration experience within Stroke. All internal applicants must obtain authorisation from their line manager before applying.

Informal enquiries to: Jennifer Massie Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, Ninewells Hospital Hospital ( or ext. 36335 or )

Hours of work are: 36 per week

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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