Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapist Intermediate Care and Community Therapy
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Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Intermediate Care & Community Therapy Team
Newton Abbot | 33.5 hours per week
Ready to take your career somewhere extraordinary—where stunning coastlines, wild moors, a supportive and forward-thinking team culture meet?
About the Role
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.
Newton Abbot is a vibrant market town, perfectly positioned with easy access to Dartmoor National Park, the stunning South Devon coastline, Exeter, and Plymouth. Offering great transport links, a lively community atmosphere, and an outdoor lifestyle, it’s the ideal place for career growth and leisure.
As part of an established multidisciplinary team, you’ll deliver high-quality occupational therapy services across community and intermediate care settings. This is a unique chance to make a real difference to patients’ lives while enjoying strong clinical support and development opportunities.
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"This is my dream job. Great team, great location and great patients." — Current Team Member
Key Responsibilities
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 diverse range of conditions and complexities.
- Collaborating with GPs, Consultants, Nurses, Paramedics, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, and Dietitians.
- Preventing avoidable hospital admissions and facilitating safe, timely discharges.
- Participating in a supportive weekend and evening rota (no overnight on-call commitment).
- Exploring internal rotation opportunities, such as Urgent Community Response work, to broaden your clinical skills.
Why Join Us?
Our Occupational Therapy team is committed to supporting your growth—professionally and personally:
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- Regular supervision, career development, and CPD opportunities.
- Opportunities to supervise students, apprentices, and junior staff.
- A positive, flexible, and supportive team culture.
- True work-life balance, with access to Dartmoor, coastal walks, and nearby city life.
- Integrated working across health, social care, and voluntary sectors for holistic, person-centred care.
- A team passionate about service development and research.
Contact Us
For further details or to arrange an informal visit, contact:
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Tara Paine (Physiotherapy Lead) Email: tara.paine@nhs.net Telephone: 0300 500 4042
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Natalie Madge (Occupational Therapy Lead) Email: n.madge@nhs.net
Join the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and make a real difference daily—while enjoying life in beautiful South Devon!
Apply today and take your career to the next level.
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