Occupational Therapist (City Of Bristol)
8 days ago
Bristol
Locum Principal Occupational Therapist – Based in Bristol Based in City Hall, Bristol Temporary Contract • Are you a strategic Occupational Therapy leader ready to drive real system-wide impact?, • We’re partnering with Bristol City Council to recruit a Principal Occupational Therapist who will lead the strategic development and integration of Occupational Therapy across Adult Social Care and Children’s Services., • This is a high-profile leadership opportunity where you’ll shape service delivery, influence transformation programmes, and embed strengths-based, person-centred practice across the organisation. What you’ll be doing • Leading OT strategy across adults’ and children’s services, • Driving transformation, service redesign and pathway improvement, • Providing professional leadership, governance and quality oversight, • Influencing workforce development and practice standards, • Working alongside senior leaders and multidisciplinary partners What we’re looking for • Qualified Occupational Therapist (DipCOT, BSc or equivalent), • Current HCPC registration, • Significant social care OT experience including leadership responsibility, • Proven track record in service improvement and change management, • Strong strategic, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills This role suits a confident, forward-thinking leader who can challenge, influence and inspire at every level while maintaining excellence in practice and outcomes.