Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 02 February 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and dedicated multi-disciplinary team based at North Devon District Hospital. The post holder will be based on the 16-bedded Adult Acute Mental Health Ward and will be responsible for completing evidence based assessments and interventions with our service users across a 7-day service.

The post holder will be working in a friendly and supportive environment, with a focus on providing the very best patient care in a locality combining sea, moor, history and opportunity.

Main duties of the job

The applicant will have responsibility for a defined caseload of patients with complex mental health needs, alongside contributing to team and service development. The post holder will be supported to develop knowledge of relevant legislation, the use of occupational therapy models and interventions for mental illness, whilst becoming skilled in liaising with the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies.

The successful post holder will need to have a passion for working with adults with mental health conditions, whilst being flexible, motivated and a team player.

The post holder will be required to have a high level of adaptable communication skills, be compassionate, respectful and value individual patient needs. They will have the ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner, be resilient and emotionally intelligent and engage positively with service users and their families and carers.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

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.

Date posted

19 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Shift work enhancements applicable

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-26-0003

Job locations

North Devon District Hospital

Raleigh Park

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

Job description

Job responsibilities

- To work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary in patient team based on sixteen bedded ward, with patients experiencing a multitude of mental health diagnoses and difficulties.

- To assess and treat patients both individually and use group work in a variety of environments including their home.

- To work at a good pace, be flexible and creative in approach and work independently.

- Supervision will be provided by the lead OT and the applicant will supervise an OT assistant.

Please see separate document for full job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

- To work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary in patient team based on sixteen bedded ward, with patients experiencing a multitude of mental health diagnoses and difficulties.

- To assess and treat patients both individually and use group work in a variety of environments including their home.

- To work at a good pace, be flexible and creative in approach and work independently.

- Supervision will be provided by the lead OT and the applicant will supervise an OT assistant.

Please see separate document for full job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Some mental health experience.

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Occupational Therapy

Desirable

Basic therapeutic skills eg. CBT, motivational interviewing
Fieldwork Practice educators course.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

- Knowledge of OT principles and theories
- Good personal boundaries
- Professional judgement and clinical reasoning skills
- Able to work independently and use initiative
- Basic IT Skills

Desirable

- Knowledge of the MOHO and associated assessments
- Group work skills

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Some mental health experience.

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Occupational Therapy

Desirable

Basic therapeutic skills eg. CBT, motivational interviewing
Fieldwork Practice educators course.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

- Knowledge of OT principles and theories
- Good personal boundaries
- Professional judgement and clinical reasoning skills
- Able to work independently and use initiative
- Basic IT Skills

Desirable

- Knowledge of the MOHO and associated assessments
- Group work skills

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).