All about the Role 

The Principal Occupational Therapist/Therapy Services Manager is responsible for overseeing the operational delivery of a wide range of occupational therapy and related services, including Adults OT, OT Duty, Children's OT, Learning Disability, Housing OT, Technology Enabled Care (TEC), and Sensory Services. The focus will be on ensuring high quality, safe and effective practice across these areas, working in line with professional standards, statutory requirements and local procedures. 

The post holder will coordinate and manage day today service activity, including monitoring performance and reviewing service delivery. The role also includes responsibility for a significant service budget and the requirement to collect, analyse, and use performance data to support continuous improvement and responsive service delivery. 

The post involves managing and developing a mixed workforce of occupational therapists and nonregistered staff through supervision and involvement in service development. You will support colleagues through change, contribute expert clinical advice, and ensure that safe, effective and evidence informed practice remains at the centre of the service. 

You will act as a specialist resource within occupational therapy, offering advanced knowledge of legislation, assessment requirements, therapeutic interventions, specialist equipment, and minor and major adaptations. The role also includes responsibility for supporting the development of apprenticeship and student pathways. 

All about our Team

We are a well-established Therapy Services team dedicated to delivering exceptional support to the Peterborough community. As a Therapy Services Manager and Principal Occupational Therapist, you will lead a group that prides itself on innovation, professional development, and continuous learning. Our culture is built on respect, teamwork, and growth, empowering our staff to achieve a big impact with a small, supportive team. 

You'll find a warm, welcoming environment where each team member is valued, ideas are encouraged, and individual achievements are celebrated. 

Joining our team means becoming part of a wider PCC family, united by our shared goal to provide outstanding, person-centred care and support for all. 

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. 

All about You

You are an experienced occupational therapist who brings clinical expertise, confidence in complex decision making, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred services across multiple therapy areas. 

You'll be skilled at managing workload in fastmoving environments, using performance information to drive high quality practice, and ensuring safe, effective service delivery. You communicate brilliantly, adapting to barriers and you're able to stay calm and professional in challenging or pressurised situations. 

You're someone who supports others to grow. You are confident in supervising and developing staff. Organised and proactive, you can juggle competing demands, allocate work effectively and make sound, timely decisions. 

You'll bring extensive knowledge of legislation, policy, therapeutic approaches, specialist equipment and the full range of minor and major adaptations. You're digitally confident, committed to professional standards, and motivated to deliver excellent, person centred services.  

You are a champion of innovation, continually seeking new ways to enhance therapy services and adapt to the evolving needs of both the service and the population it supports. Your experience in driving service development ensures that your approach remains forward-thinking and responsive, embracing change as an opportunity for improvement. With a proven track record of implementing creative solutions and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, you are committed to delivering services that remain relevant, effective and person-centred. 

All about our Benefits 

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme… 

• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes 
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)  
• Access to car lease scheme 
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances 
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings 
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth 
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day 
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network 
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards 

All about our Commitments 

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk  we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.