Occupational Therapist in Bristol

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.