Job summary
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CFHD are looking to recruit 3, 0.6wte, Occupational Therapy Technicians (based in North, South and East localities)to provide specialist Occupational Therapy support within the Experts at Hand service through advice, consultation, modelling of strategies, training, and targeted intervention.
The post-holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team and autonomously to support children and young people, families, and professionals by building capacity within early years, school and post-16 settings, delivering training, and offering time-limited direct interventions where indicated.
We are an integrated children's community services and looking for enthusiastic individuals with some relevant experience to join us.
Main duties of the job
To follow up assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of delegated caseload and escalating changes to the registered therapist for children and young people with physical and sensory, communication and interaction and cognition and learning needs in a variety of settings
To undertake clinical interventions utilising a variety of modes, including planning and leading group and individual therapy.
To participate in ordering and issue of appropriate equipment as part of packages of prescribed care after achieving appropriate competencies
Using strengths-based approach; ensure clinical effectiveness through the use of evidenced-based interventions, goal-based, collaborative practice and Routine Outcome Measures
To support in the supervision of Trainees
To promote and support participation of service users across the service
Produce materials and make equipment as required
Assist in the delivery of training
About us
At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Our children and young people say
We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.
Who we are
We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Devon Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.
Join us in beautiful Devon
With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.
Details
- Date posted: 23 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9369-26-0052
- Job locations: Children & Family Health Devon, Springfield Court, Fishleigh Road, Roundswell Business Park, BARNSTAPLE, Devon, EX31 3UD, United Kingdom, Children & Family Health, Lescaze Offices, Shinners Bridge, Dartington, TOTNES, Devon, TQ9 6JD, United Kingdom, Children & Family Health Devon, Unit 1, Capital Court, Bittern Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, EXETER, EX2 7FW, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of typical child development
- Understanding of SEN/D process
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of Care
- Knowledge of up to date clinical practice
- Working with children with special and complex needs
- Experience delivering therapeutic programmes
- Experience in working as a healthcare worker
Desirable
- Experience of community working
Qualifications
Essential
- Training to NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Additional CPD courses relevant to role equivalent to Diploma level
- Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Specific Skills
Essential
- Well-developed communication and interaction skills
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- Ability to maintain sensitivity at all times to clients, carers and families
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- A proficient communicator in order to work with clients who have a range of communication difficulties-helping them
- Evidence of good analytical and reflection skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
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This advert is for Occupational Therapy Technician (Experts at Hand) - CFHD with Devon Partnership NHS Trust in Exeter, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £28,392 to £31,157 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Aug 2026.
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