Clinical Lead Assistive Technology - OT or Clinical Scientist

Job Summary

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Clinical Lead (Occupational Therapist or Clinical Scientist) to join our Assistive Technology Service based at Queen Mary s Hospital, Roehampton. The successful applicant will join the team providing assessment, installation and maintenance of environmental controls throughout the commissioned area (South West London, Surrey and West Sussex). A driver with full license and access to a car for work purposes is therefore essential.

The role encompasses MDT leadership, management, education, research, and a commitment to patient-centered service development. Please note, all applicants must be registered with the HCPC as an Occupational Therapist or Clinical Scientist.

• Ensure clinical standards are maintained within the service.
• Work autonomously to assess a complex caseload and develop specialised individual provisions.
• Support and guide staff in clinical decision-making, particularly for clients with complex or challenging needs.
• Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge of assistive technology, physical disability and management.
• Promote the service through liaison with referrers and visits to other services.
• Collaborate with service leads and users to evaluate, develop, and improve service delivery continuously.
• Lead service modernisation initiatives in partnership with the Head of Therapies, service users, other services and commissioners.
• Provide leadership to the MDT team, supporting high-quality, patient-centred multidisciplinary care.
• Review and participate in educational programmes for clinicians, ensuring they reflect current evidence-based practice.
• Manage budget and rostering responsibilities effectively.
• Manage team performance and any issues that arise.

St George s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George s Hospital, St Helier Hospital, and Queen Mary s Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital. After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021.

While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

• Date posted: 16 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for Change
• Band: 8a
• Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number:
  
  -DE-PT-B
• Job locations:
  Queen Mary s Hospital (St George s), Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PN

• Roles of the department:
  To provide a high quality, responsive Assistive Technology service for people with severe upper limb impairments of all ages.
• To ensure expert advice is available to clinicians locally and nationally.
• To ensure a patient focused approach is embedded within all aspects of service development and delivery.

Essential

• Education, Training,
  
  Qualifications:
  
  HCPC registered Occupational Therapist;
  Postgraduate qualifications to Master s level or equivalent
• Experience:
  
  Extensive postgraduate experience including 2 years within Assistive Technology;
  Experience managing staff and change;
  Experience with CPD, PDP, and clinical supervision
• Knowledge:
  In-depth understanding of Assistive Technology and disability;
  Knowledge of national/local healthcare strategies and Clinical Governance
• Skills and Abilities:
  
  Leadership, motivation, and service development;
  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; IT proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams);
  Ability to implement equality and diversity principles
• Personal Qualities:
  Strong leadership and self-management skills;
  Comfortable working with diverse populations and stakeholders;
  Full driving license and access to a vehicle

Desirable

• Membership in relevant clinical/special interest groups
• Training in leadership/management
• Budget management experience
• Insight into resource and contract management
• Advanced influencing and negotiation skills

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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.

Expiry - none indicated