Job summary
We are looking for an OT Manager to join the In Patient Team based at The Cedars & The Junipers, in Exeter.
This is a dynamic and challenging role, managing the OT Department at a busy Inpatient Unit.
We will support you to learn the skills you need to thrive in the role. We will offer you the training and development support you need to begin a fulfilling career. In return, you will need to be motivated, flexible and eager to learn.
Main duties of the job
You will often work under pressure and without direct supervision, so we are looking for someone confident and capable. You will prioritise tasks, and manage your own workload, providing support for your colleagues where required.
You will become an important part of the team, working to ensure that every patient receives high quality care.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Details
- Date posted: 03 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: C9369-26-0660
- Job locations: Wonford House, Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for the job role which gives of the criteria.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant specialised experience working with people with severe/complex mental health needs.
- Experience in the application of Occupational Therapy models to service users with complex needs.
- Ability to manage a complex caseload and competing priorities.
Desirable
- Experience of service development and leading change.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Registered to practice by HCPC.
Desirable
- MSc in Advanced Occupational Therapy.
- Working towards advanced practitioner status/MSc in sensory integration.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Highly developed knowledge of theory and practice of Occupational Therapy with people with a learning disability.
- Ability to use a range of communication skills to communicate effectively with clients and carers who may be distressed or have limited communication skills.
- Ability to teach basic occupational therapy principles to wider multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- To be able to produce complex written information in a variety of formats for varied audiences.
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This advert is for Occupational Therapy Manager with Devon Partnership NHS Trust in Wonford House (Trust Headquarters). It is listed as a Band 7 Manager role. The advertised salary is £49387.00 to £56515.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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