Senior Occupational Therapist at Wiltshire Council

Trowbridge, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

54254.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational therapy, Paediatric care, Leadership, Staff supervision, Equipment provision, Risk management, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Data analysis, Budget management, Contract monitoring, Professional consultation, Assessment

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: £51,909 - £54,254 per annum (Inclusive of 12.5% market supplement) Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist who is ready to lead, inspire and shape high quality services for children and young people with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated Children and Families service where you will work alongside skilled multidisciplinary colleagues, contribute to innovative practice, and influence meaningful outcomes for families across Wiltshire. You’ll have the chance to grow your leadership capability, develop professionally, and work with modern systems and approaches that support safe, effective and creative OT practice. As part of a team committed to continuous improvement, you will benefit from strong peer networks, supportive management, and opportunities to contribute to service development. In this role, you will oversee the day to day delivery of the Occupational Therapy service, manage and support a team of practitioners, and ensure high standards of assessment, equipment provision and professional practice. Your work will include analysing performance data, partnering with other agencies, managing budgets, leading on contract monitoring for children’s equipment, and offering expert guidance on complex cases. To succeed, you will be a qualified and HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with strong knowledge of equipment provision, excellent communication skills, and experience of leading or supervising others. You should be confident in interpreting data, managing risk, prioritising workloads, and providing professional consultation within a multidisciplinary setting. If you’re committed to helping children live safely, independently and with the best possible quality of life – we’d love to hear from you. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here. Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location. We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity. Contact details Frances Yates, Team Manager at Frances.Yates@wiltshire.gov.uk [Frances.Yates@wiltshire.gov.uk] Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application. Application criteria Please download and read the role description and person specification [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/19721/MA13-2126-Snr-Paediatric-Occupatinal-Therapist/pdf/MA13-2126_Snr_Paediatric_Occupatinal_Therapist.pdf] carefully before you apply. We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion Disability Confident Employer Application process Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura). Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission. Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.

Responsibilities

The Senior Occupational Therapist will oversee daily service delivery, manage a team of practitioners, and ensure high standards of assessment and equipment provision. They will also analyse performance data, manage budgets, and provide expert guidance on complex cases within a multidisciplinary setting.