Hampshire County Council

Advanced Practitioner (Occupational Therapist) HCC622803

The closing date is 30 November 2025

Job summary

Joining our motivated, supportive team as anAdvanced Practitioner, you'll be an experienced and qualifiedOccupational Therapistwith HCPC registration. You'll lead complex casework, support staff development, and contribute to innovative service delivery that promotes independence and wellbeing. You'll model best practice, lead on high-risk and complex cases, and play a key role in our multi-disciplinary Reablement Service. You'll be instrumental in shaping occupational therapy practice and supporting the professional growth of our practitioners.

Main duties of the job

  • Lead complex casework:Assess, plan, and review high-risk cases. Deliver person-centred interventions to help individuals maintain or regain independence in daily life.
  • Provide expert advice & training: Support and supervise Occupational Therapists, particularly in high-risk or challenging cases. Provide expert advice and advocacy to individuals and communities.
  • Champion Occupational Therapy:Promote innovative approaches to occupational therapy and service delivery.
  • Promote teamwork: Work closely with Occupational Therapists, practitioners, carers, sensory staff and support teams to improve service delivery and outcomes.
  • Quality of care:Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and professional standards, informed by social care legislation and clinical knowledge.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other roles you may have experience in may include: Rehabilitation Therapist, Senior Practitioner, Senior Occupational Therapist.

About us

  • Make a Difference: Work in collaborative partnership with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, and facilitate rapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of Hampshire.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities to develop your leadership skills. Our Advanced Practitioners (Occupational Therapists) are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum.
  • Professional Development:Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Work-Life Balance:Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life alongside paid enhancements for weekend and bank holiday work.
  • Employee Support:Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
  • Competitive Benefits Package:Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Details

Date posted

19 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,643 to £45,077 a year plus £3,000 Market Supplement per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0017-25-0090

Job locations

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB


Hampshire County Council

1 High Street

Totton

Southampton

SO40 9HL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB


Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB


Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

19 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,643 to £45,077 a year plus £3,000 Market Supplement per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0017-25-0090

Job locations

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB


Hampshire County Council

1 High Street

Totton

Southampton

SO40 9HL


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