Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Location: | Barnstaple, EX327BH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C0023-25-1674 |
Summary
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Our main objective as part of a community multidisciplinary team is to provide education and intervention to allow patients to have tools to self-manage. We work in partnership with our patients to set goals on what they want to be able to achieve. We work with people to avoid a hospital admission and we support discharges from hospital. As a specialist clinician you will have the opportunity to mentor and supervise other clinicians, to reflect, to contribute towards your CPD portfolio and lead on student education. The Royal Devons CARE objectives are at the heart of everything we do. Specifically in community therapy we demonstrate these by working in collaboration with our teams and colleagues to provide patients centred care, we are compassionate toward our patients and their families and loved ones and allow time for them to consider and engage in the intervention, and we work with integrity by being honest and open with the people we meet. Community Rehabilitation is varied and highly rewarding. You will hold and manage your own caseload and the sky is truly the limit in the role that we will play in providing health care services, therefore why not be a part of it? Hours and Working Pattern A healthy work-life balance is essential, and Devon is a great place to enjoy it. As a holistic service we appreciate the importance of the physical and mental health of our team members. The benefits of working in Barnstaple are having access to the coast and to the moors, golden sandy beaches, and breath-taking views from Exmoor National Park. This community therapy role is part-time at 22.5 hours per week. These hours will be spread across 3 or 4 days and must include a Friday. There are additional on-call and weekend working responsibilities. For more information, please see the Job Description. Role Summary - A typical day as a Community Occupational Therapist You will be based at Barnstaple Health Centre, co-located with social care and community nursing promoting a timely and successful journey for our shared patients/clients. A typical day involves catching up with the wider team, planning and attending your community visits, as per the clients requirements, some will be lone working, others will be joint visits either with therapy or the wider team. We work with people who are registered with one of our 4 local GP surgeries Litchdon, Queens, Brannams and Fremington Medical centres. We visit patients in Barnstaple town, in the surrounding villages and in rural areas. My Care is our secure electronic healthcare record system, this allows you to record live at the point of seeing the patient using your NHS mobile phone as well as on your laptop back in the office. You will be provided with a mobile phone and a laptop for your work. Your daily routine will involve regular communication with other health and social care professionals and wider partners including Millbrook our equipment provider, the Independent Living Centre, Care Homes Team, GPs and One Barnstaple (voluntary sector). Our shared role being to support our patients/clients and their presenting needs safely within their own home/environment. Working Pattern : 22.5 hours per week. These hours will be spread across 3 or 4 days and must include a Friday. There are additional on-call and weekend working responsibilities. For more information, please see the Job Description. Interview Date : To Be Confirmed For further information please contact Jo Wayborn Therapy Team Lead on 01271 341554 or joanna.wayborn@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.