Principal Occupational Therapist

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a Principal Occupational Therapist to lead OT practice within Adult Social Care. You will provide strategic oversight and clinical leadership while driving service improvements. The ideal candidate should be a registered Occupational Therapist with significant management experience. This role offers a salary between £53,296 and £58,286 and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

32 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible working including a hybrid pattern

Generous Local Government Pension scheme

Free employee parking

Instant Reward Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to retail discounts

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing OT services within health and/or social care.
• Strong leadership and supervision abilities.
• Knowledge of Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence professional occupational therapy practice.
• Provide strategic oversight and clinical leadership.
• Drive service improvement and integration across two organizations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Service development skills

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Ability to influence strategic direction

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC

Job description

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)

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