Occupational Therapist Clinical Lead

NHS; Northam; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Devon is seeking a Band 7 Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist to join their integrated community team. The role focuses on delivering advanced assessments and interventions, mentoring staff, and leading service development. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Occupational Therapy and strong clinical skills. This position offers excellent work-life balance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive occupational health services

Staff discounts and benefits

Access to training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering advanced clinical assessments and interventions.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Expertise in mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical assessments and interventions within the community.
• Develop and improve therapy services with the team.
• Provide expert guidance to patients and families.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Passion for community-based rehabilitation

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career? Were looking for a Band 7 Advanced Practitioner OT to join our integrated community team in beautiful North Devon. Youll lead clinical care, shape services, and enjoy real work-life balance, just minutes from beaches, moorland, in a supportive, forward-thinking Trust.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Details Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

185-24536-11281

Job locations

Bideford Hospital

Abbotsham Road

Bideford

Devon

EX393AG

Job description Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Were seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist with advanced clinical skills and a passion for community-based rehabilitation to join our dynamic therapy team in Bideford. Youll work within an integrated team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Support Workers to provide holistic, person-centred care in patients homes and community settings. The role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape how we deliver therapy services across the North Devon community, while developing your own leadership and advanced practice skills.

What you'll be doing:

- Delivering advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and intervention to patients in the community

- Working closely with the Therapy Team Lead and Advanced Practice Physiotherapist to develop and improve services

- Providing expert advice and guidance to patients, families and carers

- Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues and students

- Taking a lead in service development, audit, and education programmes

- Contributing to wider cluster MDT meetings and strategy

- Promoting inclusive, person-centred care across the team

What makes this role stand out:

- Strong focus on leadership and service development

- Tailored support for CPD and further training

- Opportunity to shape how community therapy is delivered in your local area

- Access to specialist colleagues and Trust-wide AHP networks

- Beautiful location with great quality of life and easy access to the coast and Exmoor National Park

Training and development:

Well support you to grow in your role through clinical and leadership development opportunities, structured CPD, and time with our network of specialist clinicians. Our innovative approach includes digital tools and Trust-wide research projects.

Support and wellbeing:

From your first day, youll benefit from a tailored induction, receive regular 1:1s, appraisals and access to Trust wellbeing events and support services.

Please note-previous applicants need not apply.

Working Pattern: This is a full time post (37.5 hours), but we're happy to discuss flexible or part- time working arrangements

Interview Date: To b e confirmed

For further information please contact: Shayne Mathieson, Bideford Therapy Team Lead, 07436350187 or [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

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

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Job description Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Were seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist with advanced clinical skills and a passion for community-based rehabilitation to join our dynamic therapy team in Bideford. Youll work within an integrated team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Support Workers to provide holistic, person-centred care in patients homes and community settings. The role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape how we deliver therapy services across the North Devon community, while developing your own leadership and advanced practice skills.

What you'll be doing:

- Delivering advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and intervention to patients in the community

- Working closely with the Therapy Team Lead and Advanced Practice Physiotherapist to develop and improve services

- Providing expert advice and guidance to patients, families and carers

- Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues and students

- Taking a lead in service development, audit, and education programmes

- Contributing to wider cluster MDT meetings and strategy

- Promoting inclusive, person-centred care across the team

What makes this role stand out:

- Strong focus on leadership and service development

- Tailored support for CPD and further training

- Opportunity to shape how community therapy is delivered in your local area

- Access to specialist colleagues and Trust-wide AHP networks

- Beautiful location with great quality of life and easy access to the coast and Exmoor National Park

Training and development:

Well support you to grow in your role through clinical and leadership development opportunities, structured CPD, and time with our network of specialist clinicians. Our innovative approach includes digital tools and Trust-wide research projects.

Support and wellbeing:

From your first day, youll benefit from a tailored induction, receive regular 1:1s, appraisals and access to Trust wellbeing events and support services.

Please note-previous applicants need not apply.

Working Pattern: This is a full time post (37.5 hours), but we're happy to discuss flexible or part- time working arrangements

Interview Date: To b e confirmed

For further information please contact: Shayne Mathieson, Bideford Therapy Team Lead, 07436350187 or [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

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

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification General Requirements Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Person Specification General Requirements Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bideford Hospital

Abbotsham Road

Bideford

Devon

EX393AG

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bideford Hospital

Abbotsham Road

Bideford

Devon

EX393AG

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)