About this role
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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 childrens equipment, and offering expert guidance on complex cases.
About 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 customerfacing 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Wiltshire Council
Address County Hall
Bythesea Rd
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
Employer's website http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)