Community Occupational Therapist Moving & Handling Review Specialist – REQ009009

Proud to Care Devon; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated health and social care provider is seeking a Community Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic team in Devon. This role involves providing person-centred services through specialist clinical assessments while managing a varied caseload. Candidates should possess HCPC registration and a degree in Occupational Therapy, with skills in problem-solving and independent judgment crucial. Flexible working options are offered, along with ample opportunities for professional development and support.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Mentorship and peer support

Local Government Pension Scheme

Relocation support of up to £10,000

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required to practice.
• Experience in managing complex cases in community settings.
• Must demonstrate high levels of clinical skills in moving and handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred services through clinical assessments.
• Manage a caseload of complex cases with autonomy.
• Conduct specialist moving and handling assessments in various settings.

Skills

Specialist clinical assessment

Problem solving

Decision making

Independent judgement

Collaborative working

Education

HCPC Registration

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Why Choose Us? 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—you’ll 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.

What’s in It for You?

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.

Brief overall description of role:

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.

What we can offer you

• We are committed to your continuous professional development and preceptorship, doing all we can to help you excel in your career and with new and exciting opportunities for career development. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
• We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service.
• Recognition of NHS continuous service for contractual annual leave purposes, sick pay entitlement and Maternity/Adoption & Paternity pay entitlement (within DCC Terms & Conditions)
• Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part‑time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role – please discuss at further at interview)
• Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top‑performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as an Occupational Therapist has never been more attractive.
• If you are currently living, working or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions and in exceptional circumstances, relocation support of up to £10,000, may be available. Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply. Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Marie Davies on [e-mail] or 01392 384745.

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

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• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working –The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part‑time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.
• This role requires Health and Care Professions Council Registration (HCPC).

Does the job role include personal care? No

Working Patterns:

TBC