Occupational Therapist

Job summary Would you like to join a friendly, dynamic & supportive service, based in a health and social care hub in Central & East Exeter? We are seeking a Band 6 substantive Occupational Therapist to join our team based within the Urgent Community Response (UCR) Team in Central & East Exeter. Main duties of the job For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most. About us Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities. Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey. Details Date posted 23 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 185-1392-14318 Job locations Poltimore Centre, Exeter Community Hospital Hospital Lane Exeter Devon EX1 3RB United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role We aim to provide high quality care to maximise independence and quality of life at home through a strength-based approach. This is completed within a supportive network of experienced therapists offering a structured induction, time to shadow other community teams, peer support groups and opportunities for career development. Our focus is on keeping patients safe in their own home environment through assisting hospital discharges and preventing hospital admission. The UCR function covers 8am-8pm across 7 day working and provides a 2-hour response to admission avoidance patients within the community, supporting the National Ageing Well Agenda within the NHS Long Term Plan. We work extremely closely and hold a team-based caseload to assist group-focused problem solving through daily team meetings. Due to the workstreams, we see a variety of patients, including and not exclusively: Working with patients with long-term conditions Frailty End of life Neurological conditions Respiratory conditions Trauma, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions Moving and handling including equipment prescription There will be an opportunity to provide clinical supervision to rotational staff members as well as support workers. We strongly support a learning environment, therefore we also support students and apprentices within the team, which you will have an opportunity to work with. The successful candidate will be an autonomous practitioner who is confident with lone working. You will require excellent communication skills, with the ability to prioritise, problem solve and be a team player who is adaptable to change. We look forward to reading your application. Please feel free to contact us if you require any more information. Working Pattern: We are happy to support a 5-day working (7.5 hour shifts) or 4-day working (9.5 or 9.0 hour shifts) week. The service runs Monday-Sunday, 8am-8pm and you would be rota'd for shifts within these hours. Interview Date: Provisionally set for 22nd October 2026. For further information please contact: Ben Elliott - Community Rehabilitation Clinical Lead, benjamin.elliott@nhs.net OR Emily Woodgate - Operational Lead Intermediate Care, emilywoodgate@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