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Rotational Occupational TherapistTorbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust • Torquay, United Kingdom
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Rotational Occupational Therapist

Rotational Occupational Therapist

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust • Torquay, United Kingdom
23 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Job summary

Ready for a Band 6 role that genuinely invests in your development, not just your workload?

We're looking for a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our Urgent and Emergency Care rotational service at Torbay Hospital, delivering rapid assessment, admission avoidance and discharge planning across acute inpatient and emergency pathways.

This is an exciting Band 6 rotational post with 6-monthly rotations, designed to support clinicians to grow in confidence, autonomy and leadership. Whether you're an experienced Band 5 ready to step up or a current Band 6 looking for a fresh challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

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

Main duties of the job
You'll play a key role in:
  • 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

The post includes participation in a 7-day service, with appropriate rota planning and senior support.

You'll be:
  • 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

About us

Why Work With Us

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, OT's, discharge coordinators, and multidisciplinary teams.

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

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon **.**

Details
Date posted: 28 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 388-8108593-MUEC
Job locations: Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA, United Kingdom

Job description
What we offer
  • 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

If youre looking for a role where your development is planned, supported and prioritised, wed love to hear from you. Informal conversations and visits are warmly encouraged.

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.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential
  • HCPC registered
  • Degree/Masters in Occupational Therapy
  • NHS Experience
  • Experience of working in the Acute Hospital Setting
  • Experience of supervising junior members of a team

Desirable
  • Experience of having a student
  • Experience of complex discharge planning
  • Experience of working within an MDT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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