Practice Consultant - Occupational Therapist 11438

Practice Consultant - Occupational Therapist | 11438 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £45,268 to £49,818 per annum | Grade K | Greyfriars House, Great Yarmouth

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step into practice leadership? It is an exciting time to join our Occupational Therapy service, with the opportunity to influence practice, work alongside and support our Occupational Therapy team to grow and develop, and help shape how we deliver Occupational Therapy across East Norfolk.

We offer a £2,000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Occupational Therapists (grade J and above) new to Norfolk County Council. The payment must be repaid in full if the employee leaves within two years of starting employment.

Who Cares? We do.

Occupational Therapy plays a major role within Adult Social Care. We focus on what matters most to the people we support, listening, problem-solving creatively and helping people to maximise their independence and wellbeing.

The Role

We are seeking a Practice Consultant Occupational Therapist who is passionate about high-quality, person-centred Occupational Therapy practice within our Older People and Physical Disabilities team (East Place). In this role, you will provide professional supervision, case consultation and case management, working closely with the Occupational Therapy team to support their development and strengthen practice under the guidance of the Occupational Therapy Operational Manager.

Our Occupational Therapy service sits at the heart of delivering the Care Act’s vision. We focus on strength-based practice through functional assessments, equipment provision, and moving and handling to prevent, reduce, or delay the need for formal care services. You will work closely with District Councils to support the delivery of housing adaptations for our residents, alongside Social Work colleagues and wider partners, helping us to deliver an integrated, place-based approach.

We are looking for someone who will bring creativity and new ideas to the team, challenging us to think differently about how we deliver Occupational Therapy while maintaining an efficient, effective and value-for-money service.

You will be comfortable using data and evidence to understand our performance, demonstrate outcomes and show the impact Occupational Therapy is having for Norfolk residents.

What We Offer

At Norfolk County Council, we want our people to be inspired, motivated, and supported to work well together. We value flexibility and hybrid working, helping you balance professional and personal life. Our technology and equipment make it easy to connect and collaborate wherever you are. We ask that you have in place good broadband connectivity.

We are proud to have a Principal Occupational Therapist who leads and champions the profession across Norfolk County Council, supporting the profile, quality and consistency of Occupational Therapy practice across Norfolk.

We also offer an award-nominated preceptorship programme for newly qualified, new to social care or returning to practice Occupational Therapists.

At Norfolk County Council, we are committed to our employees’ ongoing learning and development, with all Occupational Therapists receiving a protected half day per month for continuing professional development and training.

Your application

Please include a supporting statement with your application demonstrating how you meet the person specification and job description for this post.

CVs submitted without a supporting statement will not be accepted. You must be registered with the HCPC as an Occupational Therapist.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

About Us

Adult Social Services in Norfolk is on an ambitious, exciting transformation journey. We're redesigning how we work to create a system that is flexible, human, and focused on better outcomes. As part of this journey, you'll contribute to an environment where learning is continuous, insight is shared, and innovation is encouraged. We support flexible and hybrid working, with a minimum expectation of two days per week spent in a community or office setting, helping you stay connected with colleagues, communities and the people we support.

Norfolk is a fantastic place to live and work, with miles of beautiful coastline, the unique Norfolk Broads, lively market towns and historic places to explore. It is somewhere you can enjoy space, community and balance, with beaches, countryside and culture all within easy reach. The role is based across Great Yarmouth and County Hall in Norwich. Great Yarmouth is a vibrant coastal town known for its beautiful seafront, proud maritime history, and easy access to the Broads National Park.

Norfolk’s economy is growing, driven by innovation in sectors like energy, food and technology, and supported by plans for new housing and new schools. It is a county that is proud of its heritage but always looking forward as a place where people can build great lives and rewarding careers.

At Norfolk County Council, we are here to make a difference for more than 850,000 residents, leading key local services and working closely with partners across health, housing and communities to deliver the very best for Norfolk. We listen, we innovate, and we support one another to make things happen.

With quick train links to London and Cambridge, and the coast just a short drive away, Norfolk offers the perfect mix of opportunity, connection, and quality of life. Whether you are already part of our team or thinking about making Norfolk your new home, Norfolk is a place where you can truly belong and grow.

Interviewer:

Veronica Soderberg Garcia

v.soderberggarcia@norfolk.gov.uk

01493 448 382

Panel Member:

Faye Gower-Smith

faye.gower-smith@norfolk.gov.uk

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.

  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes

  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)

  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 22 October 2026

All other applicants closing date: 29 October 2026