Specialist Practitioner (PT/OT Lead)
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, EX1 2RN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C0023-26-0124 |
Summary
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Are you ready to progress your career in Neurorehab? Or are you a Neuro specialist occupational therapist or physiotherapist looking for a leadership opportunity and better work-life balance in an innovative trust and research active team? If so, this might be the post for you. Join a team of dynamic, progressive and dedicated therapists. Be invested in, supported, and given the opportunities to continue to learn and develop as a specialist therapist and leader so that you are able to succeed in your role and progress your career. About the role: This vacancy is based within the Eastern Integrated Community Stroke Service. The team support patients after a stroke enabling their care to be transferred from an inpatient environment to a community setting. They enable people to continue to receive high quality, specialist and patient focussed rehabilitation outside of hospital. The service is committed to delivering and developing intensive, goal orientated rehabilitation aligned with national stroke guidelines. This includes using and developing telerehabilitation and group therapy approaches to enhance access, intensity and continuity of therapy. We are seeking a highly motivated Band 7 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to play a key role in shaping and delivering an intensive and responsive community stroke service. The post holder will manage a complex caseload whilst also providing clinical leadership within the team. The Eastern Integrated Community Stroke Service are a forward-thinking team who seek opportunities to influence service development and identify new ways of working. The team work collaboratively within an integrated MDT, including nursing, medical, speech and language and social care colleagues. They are committed to supporting self-management, secondary prevention and long-term condition management in partnership with patients, carers and the wider MDT. The Neurorehab service has a proven track record in development of our staff and opportunities for career development. We have a number of senior staff trained to MSc level, and have embedded advanced clinical practice and consultant AHP roles within the service. The Therapy team is at the forefront of innovation and development, in both our services and our people. Within this post you can expect to be invested in, supported and given the tools you need to succeed in your role and progress in your career. We are a friendly, supportive and dedicated team. By joining the service, you will be joining a group of likeminded professionals who aim to rehabilitate patients, support those living with long term conditions and promote health, well-being and independence. Innovation Innovation is central to therapies at the Royal Devon, demonstrated by the implementation of several new initiatives and the development of non-traditional roles in recent years including a Research and Innovation Lead. We are not afraid of adopting new techniques, as shown by the introduction of our ultrasound-guided injection therapy in Orthopaedic and Neurology pathways. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8-4pm with occasional weekend work Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Anna Jillings Clinical Nurse Manager on 01392 408 910 anna.jillings@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.