R1440 Clinical Specialist/Team Lead Occupational Therapist
Job details
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809
Yearly
Job type
Permanent
Location
Newport
Closes on 24 May 2025
Job description
Lead the Future of Community Rehabilitation on the Isle of Wight
Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Clinical Specialist / Occupational Therapist Team Lead? Join our passionate and forward-thinking team on the beautiful Isle of Wight, a place that offers not only professional opportunities but also an outstanding quality of life.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop Occupational Therapists across our Community Rehabilitation service, playing a key role in delivering the Island’s rehabilitation strategy. You’ll work strategically with Social Services, Health, and Third Sector partners to drive integrated, innovative, and proactive ways of working.
As a senior clinician, you’ll also hold a designated caseload, giving you the chance to remain hands-on while influencing care across the Integrated Locality Therapy Service. We are committed to creating a culture of learning, development, and career progression. With structured educational pathways, opportunities to connect across the wider organisation, and robust supervision, we support you in building a broad skill set that paves the way towards advanced practice.
At the heart of everything we do is a belief in positive, high-performing teams where individuality is recognised, inclusion is championed, and success is shared.
Why the Isle of Wight?
The Isle of Wight isn’t just a beautiful place to live, it’s a place where you can truly thrive. With over half the Island designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you’ll enjoy a pace of life that can be as relaxed or as exhilarating as you choose. Surrounded by stunning beaches, rolling countryside, and award-winning walking and cycling routes, the Island has so much to offer.
Whether you prefer sailing, paddleboarding, surfing, music festivals, cosy cafés, Michelin Guide restaurants, or local produce markets, there’s something here for everyone. The Island is one of only seven UK locations designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (perfect for stargazing!), yet is still only 15 minutes from Portsmouth, 30 minutes from Southampton, and 2 hours from London.
The Isle of Wight is more affordable than many parts of the South Coast, with attractive housing options and a lower cost of living. Families benefit from excellent local schools and a welcoming, close-knit community.
The Island is known for its strong sense of identity and support, ideal for those looking to put down roots or enjoy a healthier work-life balance. With regular and reliable ferry links to the mainland, living and working on the Isle of Wight offers the perfect mix of professional opportunity, natural beauty, and connected living.