Occupational Therapy Lead

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).

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