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Occupational Therapist Manager

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Occupational Therapy Manager
Location: Ullenwood (Cheltenham) however would cover various sites.
Reporting to: Head of Therapy
Salary: £53,480 per annum - 37 hours per week.
Lead Occupational Therapy Services That Change Lives
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapy Manager to lead our Occupational Therapy provision across sites. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Occupational Therapist who combines strong clinical expertise with inspirational leadership skills and a commitment to empowering young people and adults with complex disabilities to reach their full potential.
As Occupational Therapy Manager, you will provide professional and operational leadership to a talented OT team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred, evidence-informed support that enables learners and residents to participate fully in education, daily living, community life and preparation for adulthood.
About the Role
Working closely with the Head of Therapy and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will:
- Lead and manage Occupational Therapy services across multiple sites.
- Provide line management, supervision and professional support to Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants and delegated OT staff.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective OT assessment and intervention.
- Oversee caseload management, workforce planning and service delivery.
- Drive quality assurance, clinical governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support learners and residents with independence, participation, sensory regulation, posture and positioning, equipment needs, environmental access and transition planning.
- Build strong partnerships with families, education, residential, care, nursing and external agencies.
- Champion innovation and evidence-based practice within Occupational Therapy services.
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About You
You will be a qualified and HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with significant post-qualification experience and a proven ability to support and develop others.
Essential Requirements
- Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent professional qualification).
- Current HCPC registration.
- Significant Occupational Therapy experience, ideally working with individuals with complex needs.
- Experience supervising, leading or managing therapists, assistants or students.
- Strong understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, risk management and professional standards.
- Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills.


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Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification.
- Experience within specialist education, residential care or disability services.
- Knowledge of SEND, EHCP processes and preparation for adulthood pathways.
- Additional training in areas such as sensory integration, assistive technology, posture and positioning, moving and handling, or specialist equipment.
Why sjb medical?
sjb medical's vision is simple yet unique: to bring search and selection, and medical expertise together to provide a unique resourcing service to the healthcare sector. We take pride and great care in providing our healthcare candidates with the best possible support throughout their recruitment journey. We understand that a diverse workforce is essential to our clients' success and promotion of equality, diversity and fairness in our recruitment process is paramount.
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