Rotational Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Why join our team?

Live and work in Torbay & South Devon offering a unique opportunity to combine a rewarding NHS career with an exceptional quality of life from coastal walks and beaches to Dartmoor National Park right on your doorstep.

Structured 6-monthly rotations across acute wards, emergency care and admission avoidance services.

Strong clinical support and leadership, including a dedicated Clinical Development Lead, who will work with you alongside the OT leadership team to actively support your career progression, skills development and longer-term goals.

High priority on learning and development, with protected supervision, CPD planning and opportunities to develop leadership, teaching and service improvement skills.

A visible and well-respected OT service, fully embedded within the MDT and valued across the Trust.

• Rapid assessment, functional intervention and discharge planning within acute wards and the emergency department
• Supporting admission avoidance and safe, timely discharges
• Working autonomously while being supported by senior clinicians and the Clinical Development Lead
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff and students
• Contributing to service development and innovative approaches to acute and urgent care

• HCPC-registered with experience in acute and/or community Occupational Therapy
• Confident in assessment, clinical reasoning and person-centred discharge planning
• Knowledgeable in the Mental Capacity Act
• Keen to develop your leadership, supervision and service improvement skills
• Motivated, reflective and committed to high-quality, evidence-based practice

We actively support our team members Career Growth by supporting your professional development with mentorship and training opportunities.

Impact Lives Help improve mobility, independence, and quality of life for older adults.

Collaborative Team working Work alongside experienced physiotherapists, OTs, discharge coordinators, and multidisciplinary teams.

We provide a flexible & Supportive Environment We value our teams well-being and encourage innovative approaches to care.

Band 6 salary + full NHS benefits

Full-time post

Structured induction and rotational support

Ongoing career development planning with a Clinical Development Lead

A friendly, supportive OT team that values wellbeing and professional growth

Innovative Preceptorship programme to support transition into the trust

Responsibilities include clinical leadership, supervision of junior staff and students, and participation in service development and audits. You are required to complete accurate documentation and timely data input. The role requires advanced therapeutic skills, effective communication with patients, carers, and external agencies, and compliance with national and local policies. Additionally, you will support staff training and contribute to research and quality improvement initiatives.