Community Occupational Therapist Moving & Handling Review Specialist

NHS; Highweek; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organisation in South Devon is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join its team. The role offers flexible working and focuses on providing a person-centred service. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered to practice. This position includes managing a diverse caseload and providing innovative assessments, alongside a supportive team environment. Competitive salary starts at £38,682 per year.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working opportunities

Relocation support up to £10,000

Qualifications

• Professional knowledge acquired through degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered as fit to practice by Health and Care Professions Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide a person-centred service through specialist clinical assessment.
• Manage a caseload including highly complex cases.
• Prescribe and implement effective strategies for individuals.
• Conduct specialist moving and handling assessments.

Education

Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Join Our Dynamic Occupational Therapy Team in South Devon! Are you a passionate and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and forward-thinking team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Care Direct Plus South in Newton Abbot.

Our enthusiastic and welcoming team is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of adults across South Devon. Covering a diverse area including vibrant towns, charming villages, and stunning rural communities youll have the chance to work in a truly unique and scenic environment. We work closely with NHS teams, social care services, district councils, housing providers, and equipment suppliers, ensuring a collaborative and holistic approach to care. Our team includes a mix of experienced Band 5 and Band 6 Occupational Therapists, as well as experienced Social Care Assessors and OT apprentices all committed to supporting one another and delivering excellent outcomes.

A friendly and experienced team offering peer support, regular supervision, and CPD opportunities. Flexible working with telephone, virtual, and in-person assessments tailored to client needs. Diverse caseload covering a wide range of disabilities and health conditions. Scenic travel around the beautiful South Devon area as you support individuals in their own homes.

Main duties of the job

Working as full members of the Care Direct Plus Team, Community Occupational Therapists will primarily be responsible for providing a person-centred service through specialist clinical assessment within the context of Social Care and Health policy and legislation. The post involves managing a caseload and lone working in a variety of settings. The emphasis of the work is a combination of Occupational Therapy and specialist moving and handling clinical skills/knowledge with responsibilities involving highly skilled and specialised work.

The tasks will involve (though not exclusively) the following:

• Undertaking specialist moving and handling assessments and reviews within hospital and community settings.
• Prescribing and implementing effective strategies to achieve person centred and cost-effective outcomes for individuals including the use of specialist equipment and care packages.
• Managing a caseload including highly complex cases within the legal framework.
• Acting as an autonomous practitioner evidencing high levels of problem solving, decision making and independent judgement in a variety of community settings and situations.
• Exploring innovative ways of collaborative working between general practice, health and social care, acute and community and the private and voluntary sector.

About us – What we can offer you

• We are committed to your continuous professional development and preceptorship, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice with your line manager and peers.
• 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service.
• Recognition of NHS continuous service for contractual annual leave, sick pay entitlement and Maternity/Adoption & Paternity pay entitlement (within DCC Terms & Conditions).
• Flexible working opportunities including part-time hours, flexitime, compressed hours and homeworking (subject to role needs; discuss at interview).
• Opportunity to enter the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Relocation support up to £10,000 may be available for eligible candidates, with visa sponsorship under certain conditions. Please note overseas applications are not currently eligible.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered as fit to practice by Health and Care Professions Council.

Experience

• Please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached to the advert for details on criteria and how to address your skills and experience.

Other requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and may require a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Details

Employer: Devon County Council. Location: Teignbridge District Council, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4XX. Band 6. Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working. Reference: F0011-25-8050-02.