Occupational Therapy Manager
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Exeter, EX2 5AFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 September 2026
14 days leftJob description
We are looking for an OT Manager to join the In Patient Team based at The Cedars & The Junipers, in Exeter. This is a dynamic and challenging role, ma...
You will often work under pressure and without direct supervision, so we are looking for someone confident and capable. You will prioritise tasks, and manage your own workload, providing support for your colleagues where required.
You will become an important part of the team, working to ensure that every patient receives high quality care.
We provide 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 strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Highly developed knowledge of theory and practice of Occupational Therapy with people with a learning disability.
- Ability to use a range of communication skills to communicate effectively with clients and carers who may be distressed or have limited communication skills.
- Ability to teach basic occupational therapy principles to wider multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable: - To be able to produce complex written information in a variety of formats for varied audiences.
Qualifications
Essential: - Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.; - Registered to practice by HCPC.
Desirable: - MSc in Advanced Occupational Therapy.; - Working towards advanced practitioner status/MSc in sensory integration.
Experience
Essential
- Significant specialised experience working with people with severe/complex mental health needs.
- Experience in the application of Occupational Therapy models to service users with complex needs.
- Ability to manage a complex caseload and competing priorities.
Desirable: - Experience of service development and leading change.
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
3 September 2026
Last checked
6 September 2026
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