Therapy Service Lead (Independent Living Centre)

NHS; Highweek; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Devon is seeking a forward-thinking professional to lead their Independent Living Centre. This role involves providing strategic and operational leadership to improve independence for individuals, driving high-quality equipment pathways, and collaborating with NHS and community partners. Candidates should have experience in healthcare, strong knowledge in equipment provision, and the ability to lead a skilled multidisciplinary team. A full-time permanent position with competitive benefits including flexible working and generous leave.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Staff discounts on shopping and fitness

Cycle-to-work scheme

NHS Pension scheme

Comprehensive occupational health services

Qualifications

• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams in health and social care.
• Strong knowledge of equipment provision and postural management.
• Ability to drive service improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Independent Living Centre and Expert Moving & Handling Service.
• Shape countywide equipment provision and support innovation.
• Lead a skilled multidisciplinary team to improve independence.

Job description

Job Summary

In this role, you will:

• Provide strategic, operational and clinical leadership for the ILC.
• Drive high‑quality, equitable equipment pathways and governance.
• Offer expert advice in complex equipment, postural management and moving & handling.
• Work collaboratively with NHS, Social Care, commissioners and community partners.
• Support workforce development and service improvement across Devon.

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

Job Details

• Date posted: 18 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8a
• Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time (34.5 hours per week)
• Reference number: 185‑1366‑12104
• Job locations: Independent Living Centre, Devon House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4PB

Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced, forward‑thinking AHP to lead our Independent Living Centre and Expert Moving & Handling Service. This is an exciting opportunity to shape countywide equipment provision, support innovation, and lead a skilled multidisciplinary team improving independence for people across Devon.

Interview Date: 23 January 2026

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Preferred candidates will include 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.

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 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.

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

In addition to salary, you’ll enjoy extensive staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options, and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

Other benefits include national discount services (Blue Light Card and Health Service discounts), salary sacrifice options, a car lease scheme, and the NHS Pension scheme.

We also offer a cycle‑to‑work scheme.

Contact

For further information please contact: Lucy Clark, Therapy Service Lead, ILC, 01392 380181, [e-mail]

Employer Details

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Independent Living Centre Devon House, Brunel Road Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4PB

Website: https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/