Description Lead the Future of Occupational Therapy in Lancashire Lancashire County Council is seeking a visionary Principal Occupational Therapist to inspire, innovate, and champion excellence across our services. Reporting into the Head of Quality and working in closely with the Head of Operations you will to shape the future of occupational therapy at a truly strategic level. You will provide professional and strategic leadership to a countywide workforce, driving transformation and improving quality across Adult Social Care. What we are looking for: A qualified and HCPC‑registered Occupational Therapist, with substantial post‑qualification experience and a strong understanding of Health and Adult Social Care. Significant leadership experience with a proven track record of leading services, shaping strategy, and influencing change across complex organisations. A passion for quality and outcomes with a strong commitment to evidence based practice, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality, person-centred services. Experience of working collaboratively with health, housing, voluntary sector, and wider system partners. In‑depth knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, strength‑based approaches, and community‑focused models of support. An ability to represent Lancashire locally, regionally and nationally, shaping the future of occupational therapy. The full details of the job role can be found in the job description & person specification linked below: Job Description & Person Specification Contact us… If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat, email: Alexandra.Belcher@lancashire.gov.uk Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence. You must be registered with the Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC). The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab. You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. Why join us? By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you with the opportunity to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring – Lancashire County Council really is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted. In return for your passion and expertise, we also offer a generous benefits package which includes: A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and optional Additional Voluntary Contributions. A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which rises with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year. Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.