Specialist Occupational Therapist (0-18) - Cfhd

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

The 0-18 Occupational Therapy Team within CFHD is seeking a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join on a permanent 0.65 WTE basis. You will work across school, home, clinics and community settings to support children and young people with EHCPs.

You will lead assessment, plan and deliver evidence-based interventions, provide supervision to colleagues, and develop service improvements in collaboration with families and schools. Relocation policy available.

Qualifications

• Registered OT with HCPC and up-to-date CPD portfolio.
• Experience in paediatric OTs and SEN/EHCP context is essential.
• Evidence of leadership, audit and service development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver autonomous paediatric OT input across home, school and community.
• Lead assessment, planning and delivery of evidence-based interventions.
• Supervise OT colleagues and contribute to service development.
• Prepare professional reports for SEND tribunals when required.

Skills

Child development

Advanced clinical reasoning

Audit & QI

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Risk management

Clinical governance

Leadership

Education

BSc Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

CPD portfolio

Tools

Sensory Integration training

Assessment tools

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Children and Family Health Devon's (CFHD) Integrated Physical and Sensory Pathway for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our specialist 0-18 Occupational Therapy Team on a permanent 0.65 WTE basis.

The 0-18 Team provides occupational therapy support to children and young people aged 4-18 years with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) across Devon. We work closely with children, families, schools and wider professionals to deliver outcome-focused assessment, intervention and reviews.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to further develop their assessment, leadership, goal-setting and intervention skills within a highly supportive and experienced team. This role offers the opportunity to work as an autonomous practitioner within a flexible and supportive team, with agile working across home, office, school and community settings. Unlike many paediatric occupational therapy roles where opportunities for ongoing treatment can be limited, this role offers the chance to deliver and evaluate interventions over time, supporting children and young people to achieve meaningful outcomes within their educational and daily living environments.

Relocation expenses will be considered for this post in accordance with the existing Devon Partnership NHS Relocation Policy. A copy of the policy can be provided to interested applicants on request.

Main duties of the job

The role involves managing a varied caseload of children and young people from primary school age through to Year 13, delivering interventions in schools, homes, clinics and community settings across Devon.

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner, using advanced clinical reasoning skills to assess, plan and deliver evidence-based interventions. The role also includes supervision and support of Occupational Therapy colleagues, service development activity and contributing professional advice and reports for SEND tribunals where required.

Many of the children and young people supported by the team experience sensory processing differences. Our practice is informed by sensory integration principles where appropriate and is combined with a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches that focus on participation, school occupations and the development of independence and functional life skills. Sensory Integration training is welcomed but is not essential, and we actively support staff to develop specialist knowledge and skills. Significant post-graduate Sensory Integration training opportunities can be offered to the successful candidate.

If you are looking for a role where you can develop your intervention and leadership skills, make a genuine difference to children and young people's lives and be part of a welcoming and innovative team, we would love to hear from you.

About us

At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

Our children and young people say

We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.

Who we are

We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Devon Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.

Join us in beautiful Devon

With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.

Details

Date posted: 29 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: C9369-26-0851

Essential experience

• Sound knowledge of child development
• Evidence of advanced training in specialist clinical area
• Evidence of audit and quality improvement training
• Experience of working as part of a professional team and multidisciplinary team
• Skilled in risk management
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Experience of presenting complex information to staff and senior management
• Experience of implementing changes in service design and delivery both profession specific and in a multidisciplinary environment
• Understand legal responsibilities of the profession, and health and social care delivery
• Knowledge of NSFs, local government, and health policies and procedures, safeguarding adult
• Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills
• Experience of managing patients with a range of complex conditions
• Experience in specialist assessment relevant to your specialist field
• Clear evidence of high level of professional skills within a specialist health or social care setting
• Experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults and/or children
• High level of knowledge of a broad range of relevant conditions and proven experience of delivering evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of the clinical guidelines, and experience of implementing these recommendations in practice

Desirable experience

• Complaints management and resolution
• Ability to write and present a business case
• Ability to analyse data
• Use of team-based working to promote change and development

Essential qualifications

• BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• State registration current HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant clinical area of expertise and/or postgraduate qualification

Desirable qualifications

• Post graduate leadership certificate
• MSc in relevant clinical area

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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