Location
Harrow

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£89,547 per annum

About the Role
The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a strategic and authoritative leader for the role of Principal Occupational Therapist. This pivotal position provides strategic professional leadership and technical oversight for all occupational therapy services across both Adult Social Care and Children's Services. You will act as the lead advisor to the council on OT practice, driving service quality, innovation, and strategic transformation.

You will ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred, strengths-based practice that champions the independence and well-being of Harrow's residents. A key element of the role is leading the professional support and strategic development of all Occupational Therapists, Assistants, and Trusted Assessors, ensuring the workforce is equipped to manage complex casework related to physical disabilities, equipment, and adaptations.

This role involves providing expert professional advice to senior management, care management teams, and external partners. You will play a strategic role in the commissioning of adaptation and equipment services, ensuring efficiency, statutory compliance, and placing the welfare of citizens at the heart of service delivery and decision-making.

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre with excellent transport links, Harrow offers a close and friendly community with high achieving schools and a rich cultural mix.

The council is committed to equality of opportunity, diversity, and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. It operates stringent safer recruitment procedures and supports candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

Experience
- Extensive knowledge of legislation and policies related to the Adults agenda, sufficient to advise less experienced staff
- Significant experience carrying out occupational therapy responsibilities and guiding less experienced staff
- Experience providing professional supervision to Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Trusted Assessors, or students
- Ability to present complex cases clearly to panels and write detailed reports
- Willingness and ability to work occasional unsocial hours

About You
- Strategic and authoritative leadership skills
- Strong communication and advisory capabilities
- Commitment to delivering person-centred, strengths-based practice that promotes independence and well-being
- Ability to drive service quality, innovation, and strategic transformation

Qualifications
- Occupational Therapy qualification
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Ability to carry out specialised training as required