Occupational Therapist

Main area Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC:
Band 6 Contract Permanent:
To work weekends and bank holidays as part of a 7 day ROTA and be part of working on the late shifts. Hours

• Full time
• Part time

Employer University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Derriford Hospital Town Plymouth Salary £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12//2026 23:59

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us in the Emergency Care Therapy Team (ECTT). ECTT are keen to recruit a motivated, forward thinking, and experienced Occupational Therapist. The post will involve managing a specialised clinical caseload whilst continuing to develop the well-established therapy service alongside senior staff. We are a friendly multi-professional team working in a fast paced and responsive service, focused on early assessment, providing alternatives to admission for patients and supporting Frailty care pathways.

We work across the Emergency Department, Acute Medical Units, Short Stay Ward, Frailty Same Day Emergency Care and also conduct Community Outreach visits. Working closely with our community and hospital colleagues to support our patients.

We are committed to Continued Professional Development (CPD), allocating time for personal development, course attendance and involve all staff to in our In‑Service Training programmes. We are a inclusive team with a focus on wellbeing and offer flexible working to support individuals and service. The team is committed to providing regular clinical and non‑clinical support and supervision; and conducting yearly appraisals.

To undertake a specialist OT role within the ECTT, delivering assessments and interventions with a focus on early involvement, discharge planning, and admission avoidance, including promoting Virtual Wards. This includes equipment and care recommendations, cognitive assessments, and supporting staff and student training. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse patient groups, hospital teams, and community services.

The role requires flexibility to work split shifts and participate in the weekend/bank holiday rota, supporting a 7‑day service.

The team includes Band 7 PTs/OTs (Team Leads), Band 6 & 5 PTs/OTs, Assistant Practitioners, admin staff, and a Band 8a clinical lead. The post holder will support OT Team Leads in coordinating daily operations, ensuring seven‑day coverage, supervising staff, and contributing to service development. Patients present with a range of complex acute and long‑term needs. Support will be given to develop clinical excellence in emergency care.

The post holder is professionally and legally accountable for their practice and can work with minimal supervision.

*** Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

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