Occupational Therapy Lead
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Job Summary
6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
Herefordshire Council is seeking an Interim Consultant Transformation (Occupational Therapy) to provide strategic and operational leadership within Adults and Wellbeing.
This interim role will lead transformation and service improvement across the Occupational Therapy service ensuring high-quality compliant and person-centred delivery.
Working on a hybrid basis (2 days remote 1 day on site) the postholder will drive change embed best practice and support teams through service development aligned with council priorities.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Provide strategic leadership and interim management of the Occupational Therapy service within Adults Operations.
Lead and manage qualified Occupational Therapists and support staff setting clear objectives and supporting professional development.
Drive transformation service redesign and continuous improvement initiatives across OT services.
Oversee delivery of high-quality OT assessments and interventions in line with legislation policy and professional standards.
Develop implement and monitor policies procedures and service improvement plans.
Ensure performance management quality assurance and effective use of resources.
Work collaboratively with internal teams senior leaders and external partners to support integrated working.
Act as a change leader supporting staff through periods of transition and embedding sustainable improvements.
Maintain oversight of service risks governance and compliance requirements.
Skills/Experience:
Degree in Occupational Therapy with relevant professional registration.
Significant experience in OT service leadership management or transformation roles.
Proven experience leading service improvement and change management in adult social care or health settings.
Strong people management skills including supervision performance management and workforce development.
In-depth knowledge of adult social care legislation policy and best practice.
Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations.
Excellent communication stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
Ability to work independently make informed decisions and manage competing priorities.
Experience working in an interim consultancy or project-based role is desirable.
Additional Information:
The closing date: 20/02/2026.
Contract: Interim (6 months with potential to extend).
Working Pattern: 3 days per week (22 hours).
Location: Hybrid Hereford (Plough Lane).
Rate: 500 per day (Limited/Umbrella).
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Employee Evaluation
- HIPAA
- Data Collection
- HTTPS
- Physiology Knowledge
- Physio therapy
- Computer Literacy
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Critical Care Experience
- Patient Service Experience
