# Specialist Therapist (Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-therapist-occupational-therapist-physiotherapist/462b82e1-995d-40c1-9f13-6a9ab2d81190 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-therapist-occupational-therapist-physiotherapist/462b82e1-995d-40c1-9f13-6a9ab2d81190.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Exeter - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 to £48,117 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-08T10:01:17.609Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C0023-26-0651?employerCode=C0023 - **Application URL:** https://careers.royaldevon.nhs.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=13321&jobboard=NHS&c=vacancyposter - **Employer website:** https://www.rdehospital.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary As a Specialist Therapist the post holder will be responsible for providing specialist assessments and expert equipment advice for Devon residents who visit or contact the Independent Living Centre in order to: - assess the persons functional needs including people with chronic and complex needs. - enable people with complex needs to maximise their physical, emotional, cognitive, social function. - anticipate and prevent the effects of health conditions through education and therapeutic intervention in a functional context. - provide practical advice and support for families and carers of people with disabilities. - identify solutions and appropriate equipment for activities of daily living. ### 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: 08 June 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: 185-111743-13320 - Job locations: Independent Living Centre, Devon House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4PB, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role The post-holder will pro-actively carry out research into equipment and participate in the maintenance of up to date information. The post-holder will ensure that the ILC maintains and develops access to specialist equipment for assessment and demonstration by liaising with equipment manufacturers and retailers. The post-holder will be instrumental in making clinical judgements regarding the equipment available for access through statutory bodies. The post holder will use equipment knowledge and research to advise and support colleagues in NHS and DCC to facilitate provision of timely and cost effective specialist equipment The post holder will be involved with developing the service in response to county equipment policy and identified equipment prescriber training needs. The post holder will be instrumental in planning, co ordinating and presenting equipment updates and training to multidisciplinary employees from Adult Health and Social Care. The post holder will represent the ILC team at peer group meetings and management meetings as required as well as representing the ILC at events for clients, formal and informal carers, and the general public throughout Devon The post holder will take a lead on behalf of the ILC for specific projects Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours Interview Date: Thursday 23rd July For further information please contact: \[Megan Braide\] \[Advanced Professional Occupational Therapist\] on \[01392 380181\] \[megan.braide1@nhs.net or Archie O'Connell, Independent Living Centre team lead on 01392 380181 archieoconnell@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 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. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you. ## Job Details As a Specialist Therapist the post holder will be responsible for providing specialist assessments and expert equipment advice for Devon residents who visit or contact the Independent Living Centre in order to: assess the persons functional needs including people with chronic and complex needs. enable people with complex needs to maximise their physical, emotional, cognitive, social function. anticipate and prevent the effects of health conditions through education and therapeutic intervention in a functional context. provide practical advice and support for families and carers of people with disabilities. identify solutions and appropriate equipment for activities of daily living. ## Job Description 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. ## Responsibilities For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role The post-holder will pro-actively carry out research into equipment and participate in the maintenance of up to date information. The post-holder will ensure that the ILC maintains and develops access to specialist equipment for assessment and demonstration by liaising with equipment manufacturers and retailers. The post-holder will be instrumental in making clinical judgements regarding the equipment available for access through statutory bodies. The post holder will use equipment knowledge and research to advise and support colleagues in NHS and DCC to facilitate provision of timely and cost effective specialist equipment The post holder will be involved with developing the service in response to county equipment policy and identified equipment prescriber training needs. The post holder will be instrumental in planning, co ordinating and presenting equipment updates and training to multidisciplinary employees from Adult Health and Social Care. The post holder will represent the ILC team at peer group meetings and management meetings as required as well as representing the ILC at events for clients, formal and informal carers, and the general public throughout Devon The post holder will take a lead on behalf of the ILC for specific projects Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours Interview Date: Thursday 23rd July For further information please contact: \[Megan Braide\] \[Advanced Professional Occupational Therapist\] on \[01392 380181\] \[megan.braide1@nhs.net or Archie O'Connell, Independent Living Centre team lead on 01392 380181 archieoconnell@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 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. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you. ## Person Specification ### General Requirements **Essential** - See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description **Desirable** - See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description ## Documents - [Job Description - Specialist Therapist.pdf (PDF, 307 KB)](document:2949819) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.