Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

This is a permanent role within the DTA Pathway. Livewell Southwest is one of the largest independent social enterprises in England. We work as part of the NHS family in a similar way to GPs, dentists and pharmacies. Our 3,000‑strong workforce delivers health and social care to people in Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon, as well as some specialist services to people living in parts of Cornwall and Devon.

Livewell Southwest champions a positive work‑life balance and offers multiple flexible working options.

Livewell Southwest are currently looking for 2 Band 6 Physiotherapists within the Discharge to Assess Pathway. Working alongside Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Nurses and Community Care Workers, they will be required to undertake functional and statutory assessments on behalf of Livewell SW.

Livewell Southwest is fully committed to an integrated health and social care workforce which operates a shared skills model, whilst adhering to the core principles of therapeutic role.

Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Refer to the Direct Gov website for eligibility. Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7‑day service.

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award‑winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values: kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees’ development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programmes and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programmes ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro‑diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

• Date posted: 22 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year, pro‑rata
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working
• Reference number: B9832‑2026‑PTA‑1552
• Job locations: 200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY

As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist you will play a critical role in the Discharge to Assess multidisciplinary team. The role is open to full and part‑time posts and flexible hours.

• Work with the wider MDT to provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions.
• Provide a specialist, high‑quality therapy service within the Discharge to Assess Team.
• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and education to individuals who may have a range of conditions and presentations.
• Provide advice, signposting, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, patients, carers, relatives and other non‑professional contacts.
• Be an integral member of the MDT, providing education, training and dissemination of information to all healthcare professionals.
• Be an autonomous practitioner, holding a caseload and working without direct supervision.
• Continue own professional development in line with HCPC regulations.