Team Lead Occupational Therapist

Overview

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.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full‑time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week; there will be no change in full‑time pay.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join NHS Tayside as Team Lead Occupational Therapist within Neurosciences on a fixed term/secondment basis for 12 months
. This senior role provides leadership across specialist clinical areas including neurology and neurosurgery
.

Based primarily within Ninewells Hospital, you will lead and support the delivery of high quality, evidence‑based Occupational Therapy services for patients with a wide range of neurological conditions. You will manage a complex clinical caseload, delivering advanced assessment, intervention, and discharge planning across acute settings.

As Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and developing the neurosciences 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 neuro and stroke pathways, 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, non‑qualified support workers and students, fostering a positive team culture and maintaining high standards of professional practice.

This fixed‑term/secondment post offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist or a highly skilled Band 6 seeking progression. Essential requirements include HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist and significant post‑registration experience within neurosciences.

Informal enquiries to:
Jennifer Massie
, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, Ninewells Hospital – or ext. 36335 or jennifer.massiet.

Hours of work: 37 per week. Fixed term/secondment for 12 months. Current NHS Tayside employees – written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

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