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.