Job requirements
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Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Qualifications
Current HCPC registration
- Qualifications
Current CPD Portfolio
- Knowledge and experience
Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy or Multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge and experience
Experience in the core clinical area of OT within an NHS setting to include: Respiratory and cardiac, acute inpatient and care of the elderly, trauma and orthopaedics, community or intermediate care, neurological conditions, social care
- Knowledge and experience
Competent IT skills
- Knowledge and experience
Presentation skills
- Knowledge and experience
Legal Literacy to include Mental Capacity Act and Care Act 2014
- Knowledge and experience
Knowledge of relevant National service frameworks and clinical guidelines
- Knowledge and experience
Pre or post graduate experience of the following: Home assessment visits, functional assessments, initial interviews with patients/service users
- Knowledge and experience
Evidence of good interpersonal skills with a wide range of people- ability to demonstrate a range of communication skills
- Knowledge and experience
Evidence of clinical reasoning skills
- Knowledge and experience
Evidence of good written and verbal skills
- Knowledge and experience
Ability to evidence good problem-solving skills
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge and experience
Ability to work flexibility, including weekends and bank holidays
- Knowledge and experience
Evidence of commitment to the rotational scheme including willingness to work in all geographical areas covered by rotation
- Knowledge and experience
Commitment to monthly supervision and to service wide development working groups as appropriate
- Knowledge and experience
The job involves frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions on a regular (daily basis) e.g. bodily fluids including sputum, vomit, urine, faeces, fleas and lice and occasional exposure to verbal and physical aggression or unpleasant home environments e.g. aggressive pets.
- Knowledge and experience
Some rotations involve lone working–ability to assess and manage risk to self and patients
- Knowledge and experience
Ability to be mobile in the South Devon area to complete community visits and attend meetings
Job overview
Are you a newly qualified or early-career Occupational Therapist looking for a role where you can grow, explore and truly make a difference?
This is more than just your first job , it’s a supported development journey.
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapy Programme at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. This structured rotation provides the ideal environment to build confidence, develop a broad range of clinical skills, and discover the career path that’s right for you.
We offer a comprehensive Preceptorship Programme, giving you the time, support and guidance to grow into a confident, capable Occupational Therapist within a supportive team environment.
Based in the beautiful Torbay and South Devon area, you’ll be working across a diverse patch that includes stunning coastline, rural communities and vibrant towns. Our services span hospital and community settings, giving you the opportunity to work with a wide range of populations and truly understand whole-system care across urban and rural environments.
You will gain experience across a wide range of services including acute hospital care, community teams, intermediate care and specialist areas, working with people at every stage of their recovery journey to support independence, wellbeing and meaningful participation in daily life.
Informal conversations are actively encouraged, please contact get in touch to discuss the role.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality, safe Occupational Therapy services in the right place, at the right time to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives , with meaningful occupation and purpose.
- This will involve working with individuals to assess their needs and develop plans to support them to achieve their aims, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team. As a member of the rotation you will change your work area every 6 months.
- Under the supervision of a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the specified area providing specialist occupational therapy input aimed at achieving maximum independence for all patients in order to meet their occupational needs in a meaningful and purposeful manner. To work in accordance with the professional code of conduct and standards of practice and operational policy for this service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
Current HPC registration
Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy or Multidisciplinary team
Knowledge of relevant National service frameworks and clinical guidelines
Evidence of ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
Commitment to monthly supervision and to service wide development working groups as appropriate
Writing/typing reports
Ability to impart information concerning diagnosis and poor prognosis of physical recovery to patients and their carers
Ability to work with patients in settings that could be cramped, cluttered, unsafe, unhygienic and remote
Full UK driving licence and access to a car
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in Torquay, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Sep 2026.
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