Job Description

Lead Occupational Therapist - Commissioned Services| The Pace Centre

Are you an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist looking for a role where your expertise truly transforms lives? At

The Pace Centre

, you'll work in a values-led, highly specialist environment that nurtures both children and staff.

The role:

Provide senior clinical leadership and operational oversight for Occupational Therapy services delivered within Pace's commissioned school provision.

The Lead Occupational Therapist - Commissioned Services will ensure the delivery of a high-quality, evidence-based Occupational Therapy service that is clinically robust, contract-compliant, and aligned with Pace's strategic, governance, and quality frameworks.

This role requires confident professional leadership within externally commissioned environments, balancing collaborative working with schools while maintaining clear professional boundaries, clinical authority, and accountability.

This role is aligned with the Pace Occupational Therapy Competency Framework (Bands 3-7). The post holder is expected to consistently demonstrate Band 7 (Advanced Practice) competencies, including leadership, supervision, clinical governance, quality improvement, and reflective practice.

What You Bring

HCPC registered OT with strong paediatric experience Advanced skills in sensory processing, postural management, equipment and participation frameworks Confident, compassionate leadership Commitment to Pace's values and habits: innovative, child- and family-centred, specialist and aspirational
If you want to lead a service where your expertise, passion and leadership make a lasting difference--and be supported by a team that genuinely values you--come and join Pace.

Find out more at:

www.thepacecentre.org

Pace is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Pace is committed to the wellbeing, safety and protection of all our pupils and an enhanced DBS will be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,054.00-51,558.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs On-site parking
Work Location: In person