Occupational Therapist

Job description

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City Of Bristol

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-02-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English