Specialist Occupational Therapist; Internal

Vacancies Specialist Occupational Therapist (Internal only)

Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapists (Bed Grab Handles Project & Community Rehabilitation)

Hybrid Working Options

This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a blended role, combining a Trust-wide safety programme with hands‑on community rehabilitation input within the Mid locality.

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a role where you can make a real difference in community care? We have an exciting position available at the Royal Devon to help shape and improve patient safety and outcomes. Join us and benefit from flexible, hybrid working options, and the chance to work in a supportive, innovative environment.

This unique post combines a specialist role in bed grab handle review project across the Royal Devon University Healthcare (RDUH) footprint, ensuring all previously issued equipment has up‑to‑date risk assessments in line with MHRA guidance, with a Community Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy role within the Community Rehabilitation Teams (CRT) in the Mid locality, supporting patients to maximise independence and safety at home.

This blended role offers the opportunity to influence practice at scale while maintaining clinical skills and direct patient contact.

• Lead the review and update process for bed grab handles, ensuring compliance with current MHRA guidance.
• Work across the RDUH footprint, liaising with community teams, equipment providers, and services.
• Cross‑reference equipment records with electronic patient records.
• Communicate with patients, carers, and families to assess ongoing need, complete risk assessments, and promote safe use.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including community nurses, therapists, and social care colleagues.
• Maintain accurate documentation and provide regular progress updates on the project.
• Support the delivery of process updates to both acute and community teams.

• Deliver Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention within the Community Rehabilitation Team.
• Support individuals with rehabilitation goals to maximise independence and reduce hospital admissions.
• Undertake functional assessments, equipment provision, and reablement‑focused interventions.
• Work collaboratively within the MDT to deliver coordinated, patient‑centred care.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement within CRT.

• Clinical Variety:
  Combine strategic, Trust‑wide safety work with direct patient care.
• Career Development:
  Develop expertise in equipment safety, risk management, and community rehabilitation.
• Flexible Working:
  Hybrid working arrangements, with a balance between remote and community‑based work.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work across teams and localities, building strong networks across RDUH.
• Training & Development:
  Access to CPD opportunities to support both specialist and core OT skill development.

Full‑time (37.5 hours per week), flexible working pattern to be agreed.

Hybrid Working:
Regular hybrid/remote working supported depending on role activity.

Fixed Term contract until 01/07/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

• Band 6: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata

Crediton Hospital, United Kingdom

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. Applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities are encouraged. 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.