Lead Occupational Therapist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Lead Occupational Therapist The closing date is 15 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The post holder will provide expert clinical leadership, supervision and operational support to Occupational Therapy staff within Brent Community Mental Health Hubs and Early Intervention Services, whilst maintaining a complex clinical caseload. They will deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions, modelling high-quality, occupation-centred and recovery-focused practice. The role combines clinical expertise with leadership responsibility, supporting staff development through supervision, coaching and professional guidance. The successful candidate will lead service development, quality improvement and innovation projects, while providing expert occupational therapy advice within multidisciplinary teams. They will work collaboratively with service users, carers, colleagues and partner organisations to improve outcomes and experiences. The role includes responsibility for workforce development, student education, recruitment and supporting future Occupational Therapy leaders. Working closely with senior managers and clinical leaders, the post holder will contribute to strategic priorities and service developments, helping to shape the future of Occupational Therapy services across Brent. Main duties of the job Provide professional leadership and operational support to Occupational Therapy staff across Brent CMHH and Early Intervention Services.Maintain a specialist clinical caseload, delivering expert assessment and intervention for people with complex mental health needs.Model and promote high-quality, occupation-centred, recovery-focused practice.Lead the development of a skilled OT workforce through supervision, coaching and professional development.Support staff wellbeing, retention, recruitment and succession planning.Lead and contribute to quality improvement, service development and transformation projects.Provide expert occupational therapy advice within multidisciplinary teams.Work collaboratively with service users, carers, community organisations and partner agencies to promote recovery, independence and social inclusion.Develop community partnerships that enhance opportunities and outcomes for service users.Contribute to borough-wide and Trust-wide initiatives, professional networks and strategic developments.Support student education, practice placements and workforce development activities.Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, compassion and partnership, helping to shape the future of Occupational Therapy services in Brent. About us Join one of the friendliest and most supportive Occupational Therapy services in London and become part of CNWL's well-established OT workforce of over 350 Occupational Therapists working across mental health, physical health and specialist services. CNWL offers a strong professional leadership structure, including borough Head OTs, specialist professional leads, a Trust-wide Professional Head of Occupational Therapy and an AHP Director, ensuring excellent professional support and career development opportunities. Professional development is a priority, with access to supervision, mentoring, leadership programmes, quality improvement training, research opportunities, clinical networks and specialist foru