Overview
Join Our Adult Social Care Leadership Team – Champion Excellence in Practice
We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Occupational Therapist to join us!
This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £53,296 to £58,286 per annum.
The Role
As Principal Occupational Therapist, you will lead and influence professional OT practice across Adult Social Care at RBWM and Optalis. You’ll work closely with the Deputy Director, Principal Social Worker, and Head of Quality and Safeguarding to shape professional standards, support reflective practice, and ensure statutory responsibilities are met with integrity and compassion.
You’ll provide strategic oversight, clinical leadership, and operational supervision to Senior OTs, while driving service improvement and integration across two organisations.
You’ll play a key role in embedding RBWM’s strategic priorities: building inclusive, healthy communities, delivering high-quality, compassionate services, and promoting prevention, choice, and community connection.
What we are looking for
* A qualified Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC
* Significant experience in managing OT services within health and/or social care
* Strong leadership, supervision and service development skills
* Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act
* Ability to work across organisational boundaries and influence strategic direction
What we offer
* 32 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
* Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3x annual salary) and AVC options
* Free employee parking close to the offices
* Give As You Earn scheme
* Instant Reward Scheme to recognise innovative achievement
* Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and advice
* Access to discounts with hundreds of retailers, including gyms and travel
Interview Date
23rd October 2025
Contact us
If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact:
Kate Concannon (Deputy Director Adult Social Care)
kate.concannon@rbwm.gov.uk
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