Senior Practitioner OT Ref SS06225

Senior Practitioner OT - Ref: SS06225

G10 : 47181 - 50269

Senior Practitioner / Practice Educator Occupational Therapist

Here in Adult Social Care our workforce is our greatest asset and at the heart of all we do working hard to provide the care and support needed by our residents.

We aim to build a sustainable skilled and confident workforce that feels valued and supported in their career growth and wellbeing. Our new Workforce Strategy is designed to achieve this goal.

To deliver this Workforce Strategy we have established a brand-new Workforce Development Team to support us in ensuring we have the right people in the right place at the right time who are recognised and valued for their contribution.

If you are an experienced occupational therapist with a passion for the development of the occupational therapy workforce supporting students apprentices and newly qualified OTs you could be just the person we are looking for!

About the job

1.To work closely with Occupational Therapy Advanced Practitioners in supporting Practice Educators the arrangement of student placements and supporting those on the Assessed and Supported Year in Practice (ASYP) programme.

2.To lead and oversee the occupational therapy and vison rehabilitation specialist degree apprentices. This includes communication with senior managers and local partners ensuring practice education support and training are in place for our apprentices.

3.To support the Workforce Development Manager in the delivery of comprehensive learning and workforce development activity across the Adult Social Care workforce costing training programmes placing commitments forecasting and supporting with ensuring value for money and effective budget management.

Work with our education partners to develop a student programme for OT VI and work experience students

Support out OT and VI apprentices

Working in collaboration with Occupational Therapy Advanced Practitioners you will take a lead role in developing and co-ordinating student placements and providing support to Practice Educators.

You will have oversight of our Assessed and Supported Year in Practice Programme for newly qualified Ots and our Enhanced Induction Programme for OTs new to social care and will oversee our occupational therapy and vision rehabilitation apprenticeships.

Additionally the position supports the Workforce Development Manager and Principal Occupational Therapist in planning and delivering comprehensive workforce learning activities to our occupational therapy and wider workforce

About You

You will have a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience preferably working in an adult social care setting.

You will have significant and proven post qualifying experience as a Practice Educator supporting OT students and other learners.

You will demonstrate a commitment to developing occupational therapy as a career within adult social care

You will have the ability to build effective relationships and collaborate in multi-disciplinary multi-agency teams contributing to key decision making and problem solving.

What can we offer

Access to additional training including post qualifying awards

Hybrid working and Flexible Working/Flexi Time Policies to support you in meeting the needs of the business and maintaining a good work/life balance.

A robust supervision policy Continuous Improvement Conversations and Personal Development Plans regular CPD and peer support.

Payment of HCPC registration fees will be met by the Local Authority.

Onsite OT assessment and training facility.

Corporate responsibilities for all posts: The post-holders must promote council employment policies including equality diversity and inclusion model organisational values and ensure compliance with council policies and procedures.

Closing Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026

Interviews: from 9th to 13th March

Want to know moreContact Sue Lloyd Head of Service Workforce and Partnerships (Principal Occupational Therapist) Tel. or email:

Please View: Job Description and Employee Specification

This post is covered by the Governments Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. Completion of a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role.

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