Specialist Occupational Therapist

Royal Devon; South Molton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card / Health Service Discs

Salary sacrifice - nursery onsite atEx

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in South Molton is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to support a from North Devon across a rehabilitation ward. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to maximise patient independence and achieve individual goals through creative, patient-centred care.

The role offers autonomous practice with opportunities for professional development, supervision of students and staff, and involvement in service development.

Qualifications

• Autonomous practitioner with postgraduate experience or training.
• Experience in complex discharge planning and equipment provision.
• Experience supervising Therapy Clinical Support Workers and OT students.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop rehabilitation plans to maximise independence.
• Set patient-centred goals and plan/ deliver rehabilitation in partnership with the MDT.
• Deliver individual and group rehabilitation interventions.
• Supervise Therapy Clinical Support Workers and OT students and contribute to service development.
• Collaborate to develop an integrated and supportive therapy service.

Skills

Rehabilitation

Clinical reasoning

Autonomous practice

Communication

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist who is passionate about rehabilitation and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Working as part of an integrated Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy team, you will support patients with a range of clinical conditions to achieve their rehabilitation goals and maximise their independence.

The role will provide opportunities to:

• Develop and extend your assessment, intervention and clinical decision-making skills.
• Set patient-centred goals and plan and deliver rehabilitation programmes in partnership with patients and the wider MDT.
• Deliver individual and group rehabilitation interventions.
• Supervise Therapy Clinical Support Workers and Occupational Therapy students.
• Contribute to the development of an integrated and supportive therapy service.

About the Role

South Molton Community Hospital has a 24-bedded rehabilitation ward, supporting patients from across North Devon, many of whom transfer from North Devon District Hospital for ongoing rehabilitation.

You will join a friendly multidisciplinary team that is passionate about providing holistic, patient-centred rehabilitation and achieving positive outcomes for patients. The role offers the opportunity to work creatively and collaboratively, supporting patients to maximise their independence and work towards their individual goals.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about rehabilitation and improving the lives of local people.
• Flexible, enthusiastic and keen to learn and develop.
• An excellent communicator who works effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Confident in clinical reasoning, problem-solving and autonomous decision-making.
• Able to deliver safe, high-quality Occupational Therapy interventions using a creative and patient-centred approach.
• Experienced in complex discharge planning and equipment provision.
• Interested in supporting the development of colleagues and students.

You will be required to work as an autonomous practitioner and have appropriate postgraduate experience and/or training.

Working Pattern:37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, with occasional weekend working.

Interview Date:To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Tammie Brayley, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner, at [e-mail] or on 01769 575957 or Helen Ruse, Therapy Professional Lead on [e-mail]

This is a fixed term contract until April 2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

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.

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 people’s 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.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

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 are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

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 will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will 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 would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-1276-14687
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Closing Date 19 November, 2026
• Job Category Occupational Therapy
• Staff Group Allied Health Professionals
• Location South Molton Hospital, Hugh Squier Ward, Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, United Kingdom