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 membersCareer 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
