Locum Principal Occupational Therapist About the Role * Tripod are seeking an experienced and visionary Principal Occupational Therapist to provide strategic leadership and drive excellence across Occupational Therapy services spanning adults, children, and housing. * This is a senior leadership role with a strong focus on quality assurance, practice improvement, workforce development, and service transformation. * You will play a critical role in ensuring that Occupational Therapy practice across the city is evidence-based, outcomes-focused, and aligned with statutory duties and best practice. * Working closely with the Principal Social Worker and senior leaders, you will help shape the future of Occupational Therapy in Bristol, supporting a skilled, resilient workforce and improving outcomes for people who draw on care and support, carers, and families. Key Responsibilities * Provide professional leadership for Occupational Therapy across Bristol City Council * Quality assure OT practice and service delivery, reporting on performance and standards to senior managers * Lead the transformation and continuous improvement of Occupational Therapy practice * Embed evidence-based practice and research within the OT culture * Champion continuous professional development, learning, and staff wellbeing * Provide professional advice and guidance to senior managers and OT staff * Oversee supervision, appraisal, attendance, and performance management of senior staff * Ensure services deliver value for money and meet agreed financial objectives * Lead and support integrated working with partner organisations * Play a key role in developing inclusive, co-produced service models for carers About You * You will be a highly experienced Occupational Therapist with strong leadership and strategic capability, bringing: * Extensive experience within statutory adult social care * Proven ability to quality assure practice and improve service standards * Strong understanding of evidence-based practice, legislation, and policy * Experience leading, supervising, and developing senior professionals * Confidence working at a senior and strategic level within complex organisations * A commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and inclusive practice * The ability to drive change while supporting and developing a resilient workforce