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Community Occupational Therapist (Adults) - Moving & Handling

Devon County Council

Barnstaple, EX31 1EE

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

13 September 2026

13 days left

Job description

Are you a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking for a role where your skills can truly make an impact? Would you thrive in...

As a Community Occupational Therapist within Care Direct Plus, you will be a valued member of the team, delivering person-centered assessments and interventions within the framework of social care and health legislation.

You will manage your own caseload and work autonomously across a variety of settings, using your specialist clinical skills including moving and handling expertise to support individuals to live safely, independently, and with dignity.

  • Carry out specialist moving and handling assessments and reviews in both community and hospital settings especially where double-handed care is provided or requested. Develop and implement effective, person centered solutions that promote independence, including specialist equipment and tailored care packages. Manage a diverse caseload, including highly complex cases, in line with relevant legislation and best practice. Work as an autonomous practitioner, demonstrating strong problem solving, clinical reasoning, and independent decision making skills. Explore innovative, collaborative ways of working across general practice, acute and community health, social care, and voluntary and private sector partners.

For all relevant information please

refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

  • DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
  • Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
  • We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
  • This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
  • Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
  • For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
  • We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
  • This role requires a DBS disclosure
  • This role requires Health and Care Professions Council Registration (HCPC).

Do you hold a recognised Occupational Therapist qualification that is valid in the UK?:

Essential

  • Please confirm that you do hold a qualification in occupational therapy.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Desirable

  • Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Do you hold HCPC professional membership

Essential

  • Please provide your HCPC registration number.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

17 August 2026

Last checked

19 August 2026

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About the employer

DCC
Devon County Council

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