Stroke Specialist Occupational Therapist (Internal Only)

Royal Devon; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Nursery on site

Staff discounts

Car lease schemes

Job summary

Royal Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to lead in an intensive community stroke service based in Exeter. You will manage complex caseloads with supervision from specialist therapy leads and work within an MDT focused on patient-centred, goal-oriented rehabilitation.

The role offers development toward consultant AHP and opportunities to influence service development, with Telerehabilitation and group therapy approaches to improve access and

Qualifications

• Band 6 Occupational Therapist
• Experience in neurorehabilitation
• MDT collaboration

Skills

Neurological OT

Stroke rehabilitation

Telerehabilitation

Group therapy

Leadership

Job description

Vacancies Stroke Specialist Occupational Therapist (Internal Only)

Role Summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your Neurorehabilitation career?

Or are you a specialist neurological occupational therapist seeking a new challenge within an innovative, research-active team? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Join a dynamic, forward-thinking team of dedicated therapists where your development is prioritised. You will be supported to grow as both a specialist clinician and a leader, with clear opportunities to progress your career

About the Role

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

More detail about the role

This vacancy is based within the Eastern Integrated Community Stroke Service. The team support patients after a stroke enabling their care to be transferred from an inpatient environment to a community setting. They enable people to continue to receive high quality, specialist and patient focussed rehabilitation outside of hospital. The service is committed to delivering and developing intensive, goal orientated rehabilitation aligned with national stroke guidelines. This includes using and developing telerehabilitation and group therapy approaches to enhance access, intensity and continuity of therapy.

We are seeking a highly motivated Band 6Occupational Therapist to play a key supportive role in shaping and delivering an intensive and responsive community stroke service. The post holder will manage a complex caseload with support and supervision of highly specialised therapy leads.

The Eastern Integrated Community Stroke Service are a forward-thinking team who seek opportunities to influence service development and identify new ways of working. The team work collaboratively within an integrated MDT, including nursing, medical, speech and language and social care colleagues. They are committed to supporting self-management, secondary prevention and long-term condition management in partnership with patients, carers and the wider MDT.

The Neurorehab service has a proven track record in development of our staff and opportunities for career development. We have a number of senior staff trained to MSc level, and have embedded advanced clinical practice and consultant AHP roles within the service. The Therapy team is at the forefront of innovation and development, in both our services and our people. Within this post you can expect to be invested in, supported and given the tools you need to succeed in your role and progress in your career.

Working Pattern:37.5 hours, Monday – Friday 0830-1630 with Saturday working every 4-6 weeks

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact:Anna Jillings, Clinical Nurse Manager on 01392 408910 [e-mail]

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees.

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 TrustandNorthern 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.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

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.

Stroke Specialist Occupational Therapist (Internal Only)

• Salary Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-1263-14709
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 24 November, 2026
• Job Category Allied Health Professional
• Staff Group Allied Health Professionals
• Location Heavitree Hospital, Gladstone Road, Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom