Job summary

We are searching for 2x Band 5 Registered Occupational Therapist to join us at The Cedars on Coombehaven and Delderfield ward, Exeter. Both wards are 16 bed inpatient Mental Health Ward that supports adults with mental health difficulties. This position is a 6 month fixed term/secondment.

Main duties of the job

• Assess patients functional and mental health needs and develop interventions that promote independence and wellbeing.
• Deliver individual and group therapy, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care and effective discharge planning, and adapt treatments based on patient progress.
• Educate and support patients and families throughout recovery.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping and contribute to service development.

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] provides 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 are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.

Details

• Date posted: 07 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
• Contract: Fixed term (6 months)
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9369-26-0359
• Job locations: The Cedars, Dryden Road, Exeter, EX2 5SN

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential:

• Clear understanding of core OT skills and theory.
• Awareness of the implications of long-term institutional care.
• Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice including CPA and risk assessment management.
• Awareness of legal implications of the Mental Health Act and other legal frameworks specific to the setting.

Experience

Essential:

• Application of the OT Process.
• Use of standardised / functional assessment and activity analysis.
• Previous Band 5 post (or training placement equivalent).

Qualifications

Essential:

• Bsc Hons Degree in Occupational Therapy or Diploma from COT.

Skills

Essential:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Ability to work on own initiative as part of MDT & Occupational Therapy Team.

Desirable:

• Group work skills.
• Able to participate in physical activities and assist with physical interventions in the management of violence and aggression if required by the service.

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

• Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• Address: The Cedars, Dryden Road, Exeter, EX2 5SN
• Employer's website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

• Senior Nurse Manager: Donna Budd
• Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Supporting documents and links

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Closing date

The closing date is 21 May 2026.