6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• Herefordshire Council is seeking an Interim Consultant – Transformation (Occupational Therapy) to provide strategic and operational leadership within Adults and Wellbeing.
• This interim role will lead transformation and service improvement across the Occupational Therapy service, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and person-centred delivery.
• Working on a hybrid basis (2 days remote, 1 day on site), the postholder will drive change, embed best practice, and support teams through service development aligned with council priorities.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Provide strategic leadership and interim management of the Occupational Therapy service within Adults Operations.
• Lead and manage qualified Occupational Therapists and support staff, setting clear objectives and supporting professional development.
• Drive transformation, service redesign, and continuous improvement initiatives across OT services.
• Oversee delivery of high-quality OT assessments and interventions in line with legislation, policy, and professional standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and service improvement plans.
• Ensure performance management, quality assurance, and effective use of resources.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, senior leaders, and external partners to support integrated working.
• Act as a change leader, supporting staff through periods of transition and embedding sustainable improvements.
• Maintain oversight of service risks, governance, and compliance requirements.
Skills/Experience:
• Degree in Occupational Therapy with relevant professional registration.
• Significant experience in OT service leadership, management, or transformation roles.
• Proven experience leading service improvement and change management in adult social care or health settings.
• Strong people management skills, including supervision, performance management, and workforce development.
• In-depth knowledge of adult social care legislation, policy, and best practice.
• Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently, make informed decisions, and manage competing priorities.
• Experience working in an interim, consultancy, or project-based role is desirable.
Additional Information:
• The closing date: 20/02/
• Contract: Interim (6 months, with potential to extend).
• Working Pattern: 3 days per week (22 hours).
• Location: Hybrid – Hereford (Plough Lane).
• Rate: £500 per day (Limited/Umbrella).