Practice Manager Occupational Therapy, Education

2 days ago

Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time £40,000 - £70,000 per year

Job Description
Do you want to make a real, positive impact on the continuous professional development and education of Occupational Therapists? If your answer is yes, an opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Practice Manager to join the Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy Team .

You will be managing the strategic development , implementation and delivery of local and national priorities inrelation to occupational therapy training and education. You will be responsible for overseeing budgets, risk reduction plans, prescription and authorisation of daily living equipment including minor and major adaptations and clinical supervision of staff.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Have

  • A sound working knowledge and experience of the application of the Care Act, including Mental Capacity Assessment, Safeguarding and Care and Support Planning.
  • Experience of using a strengths-based approach, undertaking complex functional assessments, and overseeing the work of others.

To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams the week beginning 01 December 2025.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

This role provides an opportunity to really make a difference in shaping the future of Occupational Therapy practice within Adult Social in East Sussex.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

If you would like to discuss your suitability for this role please telephone Michelle Crouch or Valerie Jackson

For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex.

About Us
Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

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