Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Rotational Occupational Therapist
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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
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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
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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.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Nicola Mitchell
- Job title: Occupational Therapy team lead
- Email address: nicola.mitchell6@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07385491010
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