Head of Occupational Therapy
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University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Head of Occupational Therapy
The closing date is 12 November 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen as the Head of Occupational Therapy at UHNM. The Allied Health Professionals have undergone a full restructure supporting a leadership framework which you will be part of the implementation. You will be responsible for the clinical leadership and overall operational performance for the service providing professional leadership to all Occupational Therapists. This role ispivotal in delivering the Occupational Therapy vision here at UHNM as well as partaking in the wider strategic direction for our Allied Health Professional workforce.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will lead the Department on professional and clinical governance issues and be a source of professional expertise in the field of occupational therapy for the Trust.
Responsible for providing support and clinical supervision to occupational therapists, physiotherapists and therapy technicians, apprentice occupational therapists and students working within Therapies. Assist the development of others within the department to encourage competent and confident provision of inpatient and outpatient occupational therapy services through in-house training and competency assessment.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
205-8318399
Job locations
Royal Stoke
Therapies Dept, Trent Building, Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake the role according to the professional code of conduct, national and local guidelines and ensure all occupational therapy staff employees at UHNM follow HCPC codes for occupational therapists.
Identify areas of risk and work to reduce risk, escalating as appropriate.Leading a comprehensive and high-quality occupational therapy service for both inpatients and outpatients, working to agreed standards, policies and procedures.
To lead the development, implementation and audit of occupational therapy protocols and pathways.Act as a clinical lead, providing highly specialist advice for occupational therapists locally, regionally and nationally.
Produce and implement policies, evidence-based protocols and guidelines on behalf of UHNM. To provide specialist advice and participate in service development including pathways of care and clinical policies to optimise service provision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake the role according to the professional code of conduct, national and local guidelines and ensure all occupational therapy staff employees at UHNM follow HCPC codes for occupational therapists.
Identify areas of risk and work to reduce risk, escalating as appropriate.Leading a comprehensive and high-quality occupational therapy service for both inpatients and outpatients, working to agreed standards, policies and procedures.
To lead the development, implementation and audit of occupational therapy protocols and pathways.Act as a clinical lead, providing highly specialist advice for occupational therapists locally, regionally and nationally.
Produce and implement policies, evidence-based protocols and guidelines on behalf of UHNM. To provide specialist advice and participate in service development including pathways of care and clinical policies to optimise service provision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration
- Evidence of Masters level study or equivalent senior leadership experience
- Significant post-registration experience including senior leadership within acute hospital services
Desirable
- Quality Improvement qualification or extensive experience delivering quality improvement programmes
- Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience leading large multidisciplinary services
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience leading Occupational Therapy services within an acute teaching hospital and/or Major Trauma Centre
- Strategic leadership experience including workforce planning, operational management, recruitment, performance management and professional leadership
Desirable
- Experience managing budgets, establishments and capital/equipment planning
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance operational pressures and long-term service development
- Strong commitment to professional leadership, staff wellbeing and workforce development
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration
- Evidence of Masters level study or equivalent senior leadership experience
- Significant post-registration experience including senior leadership within acute hospital services
Desirable
- Quality Improvement qualification or extensive experience delivering quality improvement programmes
- Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience leading large multidisciplinary services
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience leading Occupational Therapy services within an acute teaching hospital and/or Major Trauma Centre
- Strategic leadership experience including workforce planning, operational management, recruitment, performance management and professional leadership
Desirable
- Experience managing budgets, establishments and capital/equipment planning
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance operational pressures and long-term service development
- Strong commitment to professional leadership, staff wellbeing and workforce development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke
Therapies Dept, Trent Building, Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke
Therapies Dept, Trent Building, Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Professional Head of Therapy Services
Amy Shirley
01782675437
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
205-8318399
Job locations
Royal Stoke
Therapies Dept, Trent Building, Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
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