Advanced Practitioner (Occupational Therapist)

Hampshire County Council; Havant; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist to lead high‑risk casework and shape service delivery within the Reablement Service. You will supervise staff, provide expert advice, and promote innovative Occupational Therapy practices to improve independence and wellbeing.

The role requires HCPC registration, strong problem-solving, and a commitment to our values. Travel across Hampshire and a market supplement are included.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy qualification and HCPC registration required.
• Knowledge of statutory duties of local government in social care.
• Experience supervising staff and developing practitioners’ learning.
• Significant experience in assessment, planning and reviewing case work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate challenging situations.
• Commitment to shared values and behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex casework: assess, plan, review high-risk cases and deliver person-centred interventions.
• Provide expert advice and training to Occupational Therapists, especially in high-risk cases.
• Champion Occupational Therapy and innovate service delivery.
• Promote teamwork with practitioners, carers, support staff to improve outcomes.
• Ensure safeguarding and professional standards compliance.

Skills

Staff supervision

Case management

High-risk case work

Leadership

Education

Occupational Therapy qualification and HCPC registration

Job description

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Advanced Practitioner (Occupational Therapist)

Job Reference: HCC624866

Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 per annum, plus Market Supplement of £3,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 3 September 2026

The Role:

Joiningourmotivated, supportiveteam as anAdvanced Practitioner,you’llbean experienced andqualifiedOccupational Therapistwith HCPC registration.You’lllead complex casework, support staff development, and contribute to innovative service delivery that promotes independence and wellbeing.You’llmodel best practice, lead on high-risk and complex cases, and play a key role inourmulti-disciplinaryReablement Service.You’llbe instrumental in shaping occupational therapy practice and supporting the professional growth ofour practitioners.

What you’ll do:

• Leadcomplex casework:Assess, plan, and review high-risk cases. Deliver person-centred interventions to help individualsmaintainor regain independence in daily life.
• Provide expert advice & training:Support and superviseOccupational Therapists, particularly in high-risk or challenging cases. Provide expert advice and advocacy to individuals and communities.
• Champion Occupational Therapy:Promote innovative approaches to occupational therapy and service delivery.
• Promote teamwork:Work closely with Occupational Therapists, practitioners, carers, sensorystaffand support teams to improve service delivery and outcomes.
• Quality of care:Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and professional standards,informed by social care legislation and clinical knowledge.

What we’re looking for:

• Occupational Therapy qualification and professional registration with HCPC.
• Strong understanding of the statutory duties of local government in social care and the social care model.
• Experience of supervising staffwith astrongcommitmenttosharingknowledge,developingpractitioners’ learning and professional growthand supporting with high-risk cases.
• Significantexperiencein assessment, planning and reviewing of case work.
• Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to recognise problems,identifysolutions and negotiate inchallenging situations.
• Commitment todemonstratingour values and behaviours.

Take a lookat our Candidate Pack for more information about theAdvanced Practitioner (Occupational Therapist)role,teamand our values.The section‘About you’explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about.Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements anddemonstrateour values, in your application.

• Make a Difference:Watch our shortvideo to find out more about the important work we do in our reablement service. Work in collaborative partnership with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, andfacilitaterapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of Hampshire.
• Career Growth:Opportunitiesto develop your leadership skills.Our Advanced Practitioners (Occupational Therapists) are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum.
• Professional Development:Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life alongside paid enhancements for weekend and bank holiday work.
• Employee Support:Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive Benefits Package:Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more informationhere .

Please note:We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Other roles you may have experience in mayinclude:Rehabilitation Therapist,Senior Practitioner, Senior Occupational Therapist.

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

Values Based Recruitment:

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.