We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Band 7 Occupational Therapist Team Leader to join the Community Autism Service (CAS). The post holder will provide clinical and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team supporting autistic adults, whilst maintaining a specialist clinical caseload. The role includes assessment, intervention, care planning, supervision, appraisal, service development and quality improvement activities. Based at Maudsley Hospital, the post holder will work across community settings within Lewisham, Lambeth and Southwark as required.
Provide clinical and operational leadership within the Community Autism Service (CAS).
Manage, supervise and support a multidisciplinary team, including undertaking appraisals and performance management.
Maintain a specialist clinical caseload, delivering assessments and interventions for autistic adults.
Lead care planning, risk assessment and clinical decision-making.
Support staff development through supervision, training and mentoring.
Lead and support recruitment, induction and workforce development activities.
Contribute to service development, quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives.
Work collaboratively with service users, carers, families and partner organisations to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
Support the delivery of autism services across community settings in Lewisham, Lambeth and Southwark.
Ensure compliance with professional, Trust and statutory standards.
At South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) , we provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK and are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners, one of the UK's leading Academic Health Science Centres.
The Community Autism Service is committed to supporting autistic adults through specialist assessment, intervention and multidisciplinary working. This role offers an exciting opportunity to combine clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities, contributing to service development and quality improvement while supporting a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Our values are Kindness, Respect and Together , and these values underpin everything we do.
Coordinate and oversee the delivery of specialist autism services for adults, ensuring care is safe, effective and responsive to individual needs.
Undertake complex assessments and develop formulation-led intervention plans for autistic adults with a range of presentations and support needs.
Develop strong partnerships with service users, families, carers, social care services and other agencies to promote integrated care and positive outcomes.
Provide professional guidance and clinical expertise to colleagues within the multidisciplinary team.
Monitor and evaluate clinical outcomes, service activity and performance standards, contributing to continuous service improvement.
Support the implementation of evidence-based practice, clinical governance requirements and Trust policies and procedures.
Contribute to audit, research, quality improvement and service development projects to enhance the effectiveness of the service.
Represent the Community Autism Service at internal and external meetings, promoting collaborative working across organisations.
Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with professional, legal and information governance standards.
Participate in relevant operational, professional and strategic initiatives that support the ongoing development of autism services.
