Specialist Therapist (Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist)
Closing date: 01 July 2026
As a Specialist Therapist the post holder will be responsible for providing specialist assessments and expert equipment advice for Devon residents who visit or contact the Independent Living Centre in order to:
- assess the person’s functional needs including people with chronic and complex needs.
- enable people with complex needs to maximise their physical, emotional, cognitive, social function.
- anticipate and prevent the effects of health conditions through education and therapeutic intervention in a functional context.
- provide practical advice and support for families and carers of people with disabilities.
- identify solutions and appropriate equipment for activities of daily living.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
- The post-holder will proactively carry out research into equipment and participate in the maintenance of up‑to‑date information.
- The post-holder will ensure that the ILC maintains and develops access to specialist equipment for assessment and demonstration by liaising with equipment manufacturers and retailers.
- The post-holder will be instrumental in making clinical judgments regarding the equipment available for access through statutory bodies.
- The post holder will use equipment knowledge and research to advise and support colleagues in NHS and DCC to facilitate provision of timely and cost‑effective specialist equipment.
- The post holder will be involved with developing the service in response to county equipment policy and identified equipment prescriber training needs and will be instrumental in planning, coordinating and presenting equipment updates and training to multidisciplinary employees from Adult Health and Social Care.
- The post holder will represent the ILC team at peer group meetings and management meetings as required, as well as representing the ILC at events for clients, formal and informal carers, and the general public throughout Devon.
- The post holder will take a lead on behalf of the ILC for specific projects.
Working pattern: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours
Interview Date: Thursday 23rd July
For further information please contact: Megan Braide, Advanced Professional Occupational Therapist on 01392 380181 (megan.braide1@nhs.net) or Archie O’Connell, Independent Living Centre team lead on 01392 380181 (archieoconnell@nhs.net)
Megan? As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you’re starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
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.
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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