Occupational Therapist

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

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Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

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Exeter, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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3

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Role Summary

We have an exciting month secondment / fixed term opportunity for a motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Urgent Community Response team in the Exeter South & West Cluster. The team is multi-professional, collaborating with OT’s, Physios, Nursing, and support workers.

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The successful candidate should have a keen interest in rehabilitation and promoting independence for patients with long-term conditions. The team supports hospital discharge and prevention of admissions, working to optimize patients’ abilities and quality of life. There is close collaboration with community rehabilitation and nursing teams, with structured supervision and training programs.

The service operates from 8am-8pm, 7 days a week, covering areas including Broadclyst, Pinhoe, Topsham, Exminster, Alphington, St Thomas, and Starcross.

Working hours: The service operates from 8am-8pm, 7 days a week, with shifts on a rota basis. Please contact us to discuss working patterns further.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information, please contact: Siobhan Huskins, Therapy Manager. Please note, this is a fixed-term contract for several months. For current NHS employees, this could be a secondment opportunity.

Our commitment to diversity: As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and fosters a culture of inclusivity. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, reflecting the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

Note: The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received.

About Us:

Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we have over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our services cover more than 2,000 square miles and include emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). We also provide integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community hospitals, outpatient clinics, and homes. Our advanced equipment and research partnerships enable us to deliver innovative, world-class care.

Our values: At the heart of everything we do. Click here to find out more

Why join us? Help shape our services during our ongoing integration journey. We prioritize staff well-being through flexible working, family-friendly policies, and comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling and wellbeing activities. We support your professional development with funding for qualifications, CPD, and placements. Benefits include staff discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, NHS Pension, cycle schemes, and more. Interested? We would love to hear from you.