Band 6 Locum Community Senior Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapy Lead (Part Time)

Area: West Midlands Social Services

Salary: £500.00 per day (Umbrella)

Job Type: Locum

Contract Length: Ongoing (6 months initially, potential to extend)

Job Details:

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• Occupational Therapy Lead required for 6 months with potential extension
   

• Hybrid working arrangement
   

• Provide visionary leadership to drive transformation and service improvement across the OT service
   

• Identify opportunities for innovation, implement change management strategies, and embed a culture of continuous improvement
   

• Lead strategic initiatives to enhance service delivery, streamline processes, and ensure responsiveness to community needs
   

• Champion best practice and collaborative working to ensure sustainable improvements aligned with Council objectives
   

• Lead and manage a team of qualified Occupational Therapists and support staff, setting clear goals and expectations
   

• Oversee delivery of comprehensive OT assessments and interventions, ensuring compliance with legislation and clinical standards
   

• Develop, implement and monitor service improvement initiatives, policies and procedures to enhance quality, efficiency and outcomes
   

• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners and community organisations to ensure integrated working for adults with complex needs

Skills/Experience:

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• Degree in Occupational Therapy (essential)
   

• Previous experience in a service manager or senior leadership role with proven team management experience
   

• Strong communication and organisational skills with attention to detail
   

• Proactive problem-solving approach and ability to drive performance improvement
   

• Experience relevant to the sector and commitment to ongoing professional development

Working Hours: 3 days per week

Reference Code: U. OR23455. 018002.B19725