Band 6 Rotational OT — Leadership & Rapid Assessment

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Urgent and Emergency Care rotational service at Torbay Hospital. This Band 6 post focuses on rapid assessment, admission avoidance and discharge planning across acute inpatient and emergency pathways.

The role offers 6-monthly rotations across acute wards and ED, with strong clinical support, a Clinical Development Lead, protected CPD time and opportunities to develop leadership and service improvement

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered OT with experience in acute and/or community settings.
• Confident in assessment, clinical reasoning and person-centred discharge planning.
• Knowledgeable about the Mental Capacity Act.
• Keen to develop leadership, supervision and service-improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Rapid assessment, functional intervention and discharge planning within acute wards and the ED.
• Support admission avoidance and safe, timely discharges.
• Work autonomously with senior clinicians and the Clinical Development Lead.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and students.
• Contribute to service development and innovative approaches to acute and urgent care.

Skills

Assessment

Clinical reasoning

Discharge planning

Leadership

Supervision

Service development

Mentoring

Education

HCPC-registered

Job description

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Urgent and Emergency Care rotational service at Torbay Hospital. This Band 6 post focuses on rapid assessment, admission avoidance and discharge planning across acute inpatient and emergency pathways.

The role offers 6-monthly rotations across acute wards and ED, with strong clinical support, a Clinical Development Lead, protected CPD time and opportunities to develop leadership and service improvement