Principal Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Fixed Term until 31st March 2026

Full Time, 37 hours per week

Applications are invited for the Principal Occupational Therapist on an interim basis until 31st March 2026.

This is an exciting role that has done much already to raise the profile of Occupational Therapy within Adult Social Care, within the Devon Integrated Care System, and nationally. As the Principal Occupational Therapist, your pivitol priorities during the next six months will include:

• Providing occupational therapy professional practice advice and support.
• Setting professional direction with the occupational therapy workforce.
• Mobilisation of the new Devon Independent Living Integrated Service (DILIS) contract for the community equipment service.
• Taking forward the test of change with Technology Enabled Care, working with colleagues and partners to realise an improvement programme.
• Working with Commissioners and District Council partners to develop the housing offer.
• Building upon the Practice Quality Assurance both specifically for occupational therapy work, and more broadly.

Main duties of the job

The Principal Occupational Therapist is a key member of the Operations Senior Leadership Team; the portfolio of responsibilities also involves working closely with our commissioner colleagues in shaping the prevention agenda and offer.

You will be confident in working at both strategic and senior tactical level, with the ability to inspire confidence and provide leadership and motivation.

About us

Do it for Devon Our Offer to You

• Flexible working arrangements while we embrace hybrid working, this role requires a strongin-person presenceto lead teams, build relationships, and drive strategic progress.
• Asupportive and inclusive environmentthat values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• A strong commitment to yourwellbeing and professional development, with access to a range of benefits that support a healthy work-life balance.
• The opportunity to be part of a council that isambitious, transparent, and focused on delivering for its communities.

For informal discussion please contact either:

Sarah Mackereth via MS teams, or 07773 663380, or sarah.mackereth@devon.gov.uk

or

Carolyne Hague on 07971635001 or carolyne.hague@devon.gov.uk

Interview date: 14th October 2025

How to apply

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.