Principal Occupational Therapist

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is looking for a Principal Occupational Therapist in Bristol City Council. The role involves strategic oversight of Occupational Therapy, supporting leadership in operational priorities, and ensuring high standards of practice across services. Candidates should have strong project management skills and relevant experience in social care OT. The position offers a competitive pay rate, opportunities for further training, and the option for flexible working. Interested candidates can contact us or send their CV directly.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Free onsite parking

Additional training opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in social care OT, including management or supervisory responsibilities.
• HCPC Registration required.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB can be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of Occupational Therapy.
• Champion high standards of OT practice.
• Offer leadership to OT professionals and partners.

Skills

Project management skills

Budget management

Leadership in OT practice

Support for independence

Education

Occupational Therapist Qualification

Job description

Bristol City Council are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Principal Occupational Therapist to join a well-structured and dynamic team. The client offers a full time or part time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3‑6 months with potential for extension.

Main Duties for the Principal Occupational Therapist includes:

• Provide strategic oversight of Occupational Therapy, Carers, and Workforce Development.
• Support the wider leadership team in achieving operational priorities.
• Champion high standards of OT practice across adult and children's services.
• Offer expert leadership and guidance to OT professionals, social care practitioners, and partners.
• Contribute to the strategic leadership of services, helping to build a cohesive, high‑performing, and culturally responsive workforce.
• Oversight Workforce Development Team.
• Promote strengths‑based, person‑centred approaches that empower individuals and support independence.

To Be Successful

• Demonstrable experience in social care OT, including management or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong project management skills.
• The ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• HCPC Registration.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Occupational Therapist Qualification.

Benefits of Working in Bristol City Council

Our client offers the opportunity for additional training for both permanent and temporary members of staff within the authority. With new projects underway in various teams, they offer a very competitive rate of pay. Also free onsite parking is offered to all staff.

Why Join Our Agency?

With over 10 years' experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce prides itself on the unique services we deliver to our candidates. Each candidate is assigned their own personal consultant who will support them through every placement. We also offer a DBS and a quick and easy registration process. Not forgetting a guaranteed payment into your account every week.

To discuss this Principal Occupational Therapist vacancy, or any similar roles we have available, please contact Gavin Wright or email us your updated CV today.