Advanced Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job summary

We are seeking an innovative, experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic Advanced Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Specialist Health Community Learning Disability Teams across the North and Mid Devon cluster. The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] provides mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services. You will work proactively within the MDT, contributing to holistic care planning, risk management, and the development of capable environments that enhance independence and quality of life.

Main duties of the job

• Manage a highly complex caseload across North and Mid Devon.
• Support Occupational Therapy staff (Band 5, Band 6, students, apprentices, OTTIs) in triage and intervention delivery.
• Provide clinical supervision and professional leadership.
• Contribute to service development alongside Lead Occupational Therapists.
• Engage in trust-wide OT forums and CPD opportunities.
• Apply evidence-based models: Model of Human Occupation, Vona du Toit Model of Creative Ability, Sensory Integration.

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] provides mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as specialist & secure services. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers. Our values include commitment to quality of care, improving lives, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job details

• Date posted: 24 April 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata (30 hours per week)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9369-26-0327
• Job locations: North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple EX31 4JB; Okehampton Community Hospital, Okehampton EX20 1PN

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Other

• Ability to travel throughout the geographical area covered by the Trust to meet the demands of the role

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
• Clinical practice educator for student placements
• Registered to practice by HCPC

Desirable: MSc in Advanced Occupational Therapy; working towards advanced practitioner status/MSc in sensory integration.

Experience

• Significant specialised experience working with people with severe/complex learning disability and additional sensory/health needs
• Experience in the application of Occupational Therapy models to service users with complex needs
• Significant experience working in community settings in multi disciplinary teams
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and competing priorities

Knowledge & Skills

• Highly developed knowledge of theory and practice of Occupational Therapy with people with a learning disability
• An understanding of multi disciplinary and multi agency working across health and social care and with voluntary and independent sector

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

• Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• Address: North Devon District Hospital, Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
• Employer's website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/
• Contact: Helen Buswell, Lead Occupational Therapist - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]