Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapist Intermediate Care and Community Therapy
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Ready to take your career somewhere extraordinary — where stunning coastlines, wild moors, a supportive and forward-thinking team culture meet?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Intermediate Care and Community Therapy Team based in Newton Abbot working 35.5 hours per week.
Newton Abbot is a vibrant market town, perfectly located with easy access to Dartmoor National Park, the stunning South Devon coastline, and the cities of Exeter and Plymouth. With great transport links, a lively community atmosphere, and an enviable outdoor lifestyle, it’s the perfect place to develop your career and enjoy your time outside work.
You will work as part of an established multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality occupational therapy services across community and intermediate care settings. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to patients' lives while benefiting from strong clinical support and development opportunities.
"This is my dream job. Great team, great location and great patients." – Current Team Member
This is a fantastic opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centred occupational therapy across a range of community settings. You’ll work autonomously and as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, which includes nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists, social workers, dietitians, and more.
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Your Day-to-day Will Include
- Delivering high-quality, patient-centred occupational therapy to support rehabilitation and independence at home.
- Managing your own caseload across a wide range of conditions and levels of complexity.
- Working closely with GPs, Consultants, Nurses, Paramedics, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, and other professionals.
- Preventing avoidable hospital admissions and facilitate timely, safe discharges.
- Participating in our supportive weekend and evening rota (no overnight on-call commitment).
- Engaging in internal rotation opportunities, including Urgent Community Response work, to diversify your clinical skills.
Please do spend some time learning more about us via the following link. Care to join us?
Our Occupational Therapy Team
- Committed to supporting your professional and personal growth.
- Regular supervision, career development support, and CPD opportunities.
- Opportunities to supervise and mentor students, apprentices, and junior staff.
- A positive, flexible, and supportive team culture.
- True work-life balance with Dartmoor, the coast, and vibrant city life all within easy reach.
- Integrated working across health, social care, and voluntary sectors, delivering holistic, person-centred care.
- You’ll be joining a team that is passionate about service development and research.
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For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Charlotte Ford
Job title: IC and Community Therapy Lead
Email address: charlotte.ford24@nhs.net
Telephone number: 0300 500 4042
Join us at Newton Abbot’s Intermediate Care and Community Therapy team and make a real difference every single day — all while living your best life in beautiful South Devon.
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Tara Paine (Physiotherapy Lead) – tara.paine@nhs.net or Natalie Madge (Occupational Therapy Lead) - n.madge@nhs.net
Apply today and take the next step in your career with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust!
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