Team Leader – Occupational Therapist – Tier 4 CAMHS
Lead a specialist paediatric mental health team and develop your clinical and leadership skills. Band 7 post, fixed-term, with competitive salary and strong staff benefits.
About the Role, Pay, and Conditions
The Team Leader – Occupational Therapist position in Tier 4 CAMHS offers a competitive Band 7 salary ranging from £52,845 to £61,466. This is a fixed-term, part-time post (29.6 hours per week) with clear pathways for professional growth. NHS Scotland roles like this come with robust benefits: minimum 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays), NHS pension, enhanced overtime, and employee wellbeing programmes.
Part of the Specialist Children’s Services, you will lead and support a highly skilled Allied Health Professions team. The team is dedicated to providing high-quality occupational therapy for children and young people experiencing complex mental health needs.
This opportunity provides a stimulating mix of inpatient and community work, with the chance to shape specialist service delivery whilst developing your leadership profile.
Applicants must hold current registration with the HCPC, a recognised OT qualification, and relevant senior paediatric experience. Confidence in team management and advanced communication skills are valued.
The employment period is fixed until May 2027, ensuring stability and the chance to implement meaningful service improvements.
Main Responsibilities
As Team Leader, you will oversee clinical priorities, operational delivery, and the development of your occupational therapy team. Your day-to-day will combine management and clinical expertise.
You will be responsible for advanced clinical assessment, risk management, and formulation of intervention plans for young people with complex needs. Your leadership will promote safe, evidence-based practice and maintain high standard of care.
Management duties include line management, recruitment, training, and supervision of junior staff and students. You’ll contribute to clinical governance, service audits, and drive quality improvement.
Multi-agency liaison is frequent, requiring clear, empathetic communication across health, education, and social care. The ability to motivate, train, and support team members is essential.
You will also be tasked with maintaining accurate clinical records in line with NHS standards, ensuring compliance with data protection, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures.
Benefits of the Position
Alongside attractive pay, employees benefit from tailored support policies including Employee Assistance, Cycle to Work and study bursaries. Flexible scheduling suits your work-life balance needs.
Continuous professional development is encouraged through access to funded training, CPD events, and protected study time. NHS discounts are also available for numerous services and products.
Potential Challenges
This position can be demanding given the complexity and acuity of the caseload. There can be significant exposure to stressful or distressing situations, and you may manage unexpected clinical presentations.
Physical effort is sometimes required, and the nature of CAMHS work involves frequent multidisciplinary collaboration that demands high-level interpersonal skills.
The Verdict
The Team Leader – Occupational Therapist Tier 4 CAMHS role is a well-compensated, stable post within NHS Scotland. It offers unique chances for leadership, personal growth, and team influence. The job requires resilience, passion, and commitment but provides rewarding development opportunities and generous employment benefits.
