Lead Occupational Therapist

At STEPS Rehabilitation, our missionis to enable individuals to reach their fullest potential following catastrophic injury or illness, through expert, compassionate, and cutting-edge rehabilitation. We deliver bespoke, evidence-based therapies, led by an exceptional interdisciplinary team, to achieve the highest standards of recovery and life quality.

We build strong partnerships with clients, their families, and external professionals from the outset ensuring rehabilitation programmes, discharge planning, communication, and support are seamless from day one.

As a nationally recognised,multi-award-winning residential centre for neurological and complex trauma rehabilitation, we welcome individuals aged 16 and over from across the UK andbeyond.

Our work sets benchmarks in clinical excellence, innovation, and research in neurorehabilitation.

The role supports the Head of Therapy (HOT) in providing leadership support to the Therapy team. The postholder will also be responsible for supporting the HOT in the service development, auditing, and reporting systems.

To promote STEPS values whilstcontributing to the vision and mission of the service. The main role is toprovide leadership support to occupational team which is currently made up of eight

Occupational Therapists, one Occupational Therapy Assistant and one therapytechnician and lead on the occupational therapy service development. You will takeon delegated responsibilities as and when required by the HOT. The focus of therole is to also deliver effective, comprehensive, high standard assessments andevaluations for clients, including a high standard of report writing. Therewill be additional responsibilities that extend to the wider organisationalgoals working collaboratively with the other clinical leadership roles withinSTEPS.

A message from the Head of Department

As a Lead Occupational therapist, you play a key role in enabling clients to regain independence, confidence and quality of life.

Being part of the STEPS team means working collaboratively, supporting colleagues across disciplines, sharing knowledge and always keeping the client at the centre of what we do.

Success in this role is measured not just by clinical outcomes, but by the compassion, professionalism, and teamwork undertaken each day.

Our philosophy

We believe recovery is a truly collaborative journey, involving not only each individual but also their families and friends, who support their efforts every step of the way. We engage everyone as much as they wish in this process.

By harnessing each persons unique drive and determination, alongside our clinical expertise, unwavering care, and a blend of cutting-edge technologies, traditional therapies, and comprehensive residential rehabilitation, we strive to achieve the best possible outcomes.

We provide the tools and support individuals need to challenge themselves and push their recovery to its fullest potential, empowering them not only to recover but to thrive.

Our people

We know that exceptional care begins with exceptional people. Thats why weve built a specialist interdisciplinary team, who bring not only skill and experience, but real compassion to every interaction. We employ 180+ team members in both clinical positions and in business support roles and we are proud of the culture we have established where all team members share our philosophy, values and dedication to delivering excellent client care.

Our team is united by a common purpose, dedicated to continually learning from one another, and committed togiving their utmost for those we support.

This Job description is an outlinewhich reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to beexhaustive list of duties the post holder will be expected to fulfil.

Provide clinical and operational leadership to the Occupational Therapy team.

Oversee the service management and the direction ofthe Occupational therapy service.

Lead on service development and evaluation includingaudits and research review.

Participate in meetings, lead clinical audits, and contribute to policy development and clinical practice.

Identify clinical priorities at both operational and strategic level, ensuring the highest standards of clinical and professional practice.

To review equipmentneeds within occupational therapy service, ensuring a good awareness of new products, and emerging technologies in the UK and internationally.

Work collaboratively with the IDT to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.

Provide clinical leadership, support, and guidance to other staff team members

To support thepre-admission assessment team as required

To support the studentplacement programme within the Therapy department and facilitate the learningfor both internal staff and visiting students

To undertake initial assessments, reviews, and evaluation of occupational therapy strategies forresidential clients from admission to discharge. To focus the team on creatinggoal attainment action plans for each…