Occupational Therapist - Cfhd

Exciting Children's Occupational Therapy

Opportunities in Devon!

Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) are

seeking enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapists to join our

Occupational Therapy teams and innovative Experts at Hand programme.

Exeter & East Devon: 1.0 WTE

These roles are embedded within CFHD's Physical

and Sensory Pathway, a large multidisciplinary service bringing together

Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy to improve

outcomes for children and young people across Devon.

The Experts at Hand programme is an innovative

model supporting children, families and educational settings through

consultation, coaching, training and targeted intervention. Successful

applicants will help shape this exciting service while remaining connected to

established children's therapy teams.

You will join a friendly, supportive and highly

skilled workforce with access to regular supervision, peer support, clinical

governance and excellent learning opportunities. We are committed to developing

our staff through specialist training, apprenticeships, continuing professional

development and career progression opportunities.

Whether you are newly qualified or looking for

your next challenge, we will support you to develop the skills, knowledge and

confidence to thrive. Informal discussions, team visits and shadowing

opportunities are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist you will:

• Assess, advise and provide intervention for

children and young people with functional, developmental and sensory processing

needs.

• Manage a defined caseload under the supervision of senior Occupational

Therapists.

• Work collaboratively with children, families, educational settings and

partner agencies to support participation, independence and achievement of

goals.

• Provide advice, support and training to parents, carers, schools and

professionals.

• Contribute to delivery of the Experts at Hand model by supporting inclusive

practice and capacity building within education settings.

• Work within a multidisciplinary team alongside Occupational Therapists,

Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Specialist Practitioners.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and work in line with professional,

organisational and legal requirements.

Participate in supervision, mandatory training and continuing professional

development activities.

• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and evaluation of

outcomes.

Promote safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people at all

times.

About us

At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to

improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across

Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young

people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and

providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling

lives.

Our children and

young people say

We would like the

people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding,

patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and

comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to

listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are

positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and

without pressure.

Who we are

We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Devon

Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists,

psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists,

physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.

Join us in

beautiful Devon

With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of

opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural

hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world

surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

(37.5 hours)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-26-0788

Job locations

Children & Family Health Devon

Unit 1

Capital Court, Bittern Road, Sowton Industrial Estate

EXETER

EX2 7FW

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Full

Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person

Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting

information from the role requirements or person specification.

Job responsibilities

Full

Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person

Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting

information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of significant and relevant CPD
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Member of professional Body (RCOT)

Experience

Essential

• To work within trust clinical guidelines and Royal College of OT and HCPC standards. To have working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own quality and safety of practice
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and how they can be implemented
• Knowledge of a wide range of Occupational Therapy assessment tools relevant to a broad range of identified needs in the paediatric population
• Knowledge and use of Occupational Therapy evidence-based practice and outcome measures
• Knowledge of legislation affecting clinical practice e.g. SEND
• Knowledge of normal child development and a broad range of paediatric conditions
• Community based Occupational Therapy experience
• Experience of working with children/young people and families

Desirable

• Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner
• Experience of working with individuals and families with communication needs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of significant and relevant CPD
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Member of professional Body (RCOT)

Experience

Essential

• To work within trust clinical guidelines and Royal College of OT and HCPC standards. To have working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own quality and safety of practice
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and how they can be implemented
• Knowledge of a wide range of Occupational Therapy assessment tools relevant to a broad range of identified needs in the paediatric population
• Knowledge and use of Occupational Therapy evidence-based practice and outcome measures
• Knowledge of legislation affecting clinical practice e.g. SEND
• Knowledge of normal child development and a broad range of paediatric conditions
• Community based Occupational Therapy experience
• Experience of working with children/young people and families

Desirable

• Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner
• Experience of working with individuals and families with communication needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Children & Family Health Devon

Unit 1

Capital Court, Bittern Road, Sowton Industrial Estate

EXETER

EX2 7FW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Children & Family Health Devon

Unit 1

Capital Court, Bittern Road, Sowton Industrial Estate

EXETER

EX2 7FW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Full

Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person

Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting

information from the role requirements or person specification.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of significant and relevant CPD
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Member of professional Body (RCOT)

Experience

Essential

• To work within trust clinical guidelines and Royal College of OT and HCPC standards. To have working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own quality and safety of practice
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and how they can be implemented
• Knowledge of a wide range of Occupational Therapy assessment tools relevant to a broad range of identified needs in the paediatric population
• Knowledge and use of Occupational Therapy evidence-based practice and outcome measures
• Knowledge of legislation affecting clinical practice e.g. SEND
• Knowledge of normal child development and a broad range of paediatric conditions
• Community based Occupational Therapy experience
• Experience of working with children/young people and families

Desirable

• Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner
• Experience of working with individuals and families with communication needs