Job summary

You will be a clinical pharmacist working within the Harbour Service which provides integrated acute assessment and treatments to older people living with frailty, as a safe and effective alternative to acute hospital admission. The service brings together specialist multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in one team to provide joined-up care for older people living with frailty. Patients are referred from the ambulance service, primary care and community teams, and assessments occur in the community, either in the patient's current place of residence under the Harbour at Home team (frailty virtual ward) or in our dedicated assessment unit (Harbour Same Day Emergency Care - SDEC) at Newton Abbot Hospital. Patients can access acute treatments, diagnostic tests, and a holistic review of their health and care using a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)

Main duties of the job

You will be able to drive the development and delivery of a high-quality clinical pharmacy service related to older adults within this exciting new integrated frailty service. The role will include visiting patients in the community, reviewing patients attending the same day emergency care unit at The Harbour, and inpatient patients located within the Newton abbot community hospital. You will be a key partner in a holistic multidisciplinary team approach, with direct access to senior clinicians for decision making support and actioning medication decisions. Existing Non-medical prescribing qualifications would be welcomed and you would be supported to develop these within your scope of practice.

The post holder will provide expert information about medicines and medicines management to a range of audiences including service users, carers and wider trust staff. Ensuring services in their locality are patient centred and are delivered in a manner which meets the needs of patients and other stakeholders. Develop and support development of services in order to meet changing operational or clinical needs. This role is a key link between primary and secondary care, and acute and community care.

About us

The Harbour Unit brings together specialist healthcare professionals in one team to provide joined-up care for older people living with frailty. This includes an assessment which considers all their needs, access to urgent tests and treatment and support from the Harbour at Home team (also known as a virtual ward) to support people in the comfort of their own home or care home.

The service, which is based at Newton Abbot Hospital, has received more than 850 referrals since it opened last November, with more than half of these patients (54%) supported to stay at home as a safe and effective alternative to admission to the acute hospital or Emergency Department.

The pharmacist will also be part of a community pharmacy team comprised of intermediate care pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and care home pharmacists. The team also provide a clinical pharmacy service to all five of the Trusts community hospital wards.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be the medicines optimisation pharmacist for the harbour unit.

To provide a clinical pharmacy service to the harbour unit. Provide medicines reconciliation within patients own homes and also on the SDEC unit. Working to help improve compliance with medication and improve patient safety

Lead the development and delivery of a specialist pharmacy service by providing in-depth, patient-focused clinical medication reviews to patients to ensure safe and effective care.

Provide highly specialised pharmaceutical advice in highly complex situations (where advice may be challenged) to health care professionals, care home staff, patients and carers. This will involve visiting patients in a range of settings including care-homes and patients own homes.

Promote the safe, effective and high quality, cost-effective use of medicines

To provide a clinical pharmacy service to newton abbot community hospital beds when needed. Working closely with the local General Practitioners providing the medical cover for these inpatient beds and the other pharmacists covering both Teign and Templar ward.

To promote joined up medicines optimisation across South Devon through the establishment of close working relationships with pharmacists working in general Practice, those based in community pharmacies, intermediate care and those based in secondary care.

To particularly focus upon supporting those patients being prescribed polypharmacy and those patients who are being frequently admitted to secondary care. This may be achieved on an individual patient basis or by working with pharmacists based in General Practice.

To guide on deprescribing in frailty and inappropriate or risky polypharmacy, including familiarity with STOPP/START and other deprescribing approaches.

Recognise high risk medications in frailty and utilise appropriate tools to asses these eg ACB scoring, opioid burden. Be familiar with frailty-attuned chronic disease targets and use these to support prescribing decisions.

Please see the attached Job Description for further details of main responsibilities and person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with GPhC
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent clinical pharmacy experience
• Proven evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Specialised training in clinical pharmacy
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Non medical prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Proven ability to manage and make change
• Understanding of, and respect for, the roles and responsibilities of other healthcare professionals
• Demonstrable leadership skills and ability
• Team building skills
• Excellent negotiation skills-ability to influence senior clinicians
• Patient counselling skills
• Ability to work independently and organise own workload

Desirable

• Experience of developing a pharmacy service
• Well-developed critical appraisal skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of medication related issues in all sectors of healthcare

Desirable

• Good understanding of medicines optimisation issues and systems across the primary secondary care interface
• Understanding of clinical governance issues relevant to clinical pharmacy
• Specialist clinical knowledge or experience in medicines optimisation relating to older patients and polypharmacy.

Skills

Essential

• Able to drive and have valid UK licence
• Excellent team worker, including in multidisciplinary settings
• Clinical pharmacy service provision

Desirable

• Production of treatment guidelines and protocols

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge whilst working within the Community?

We are looking for someone to act as a source of expertise on the assessment and management of patients presenting with a wide range of pathologies to physiotherapists, studentphysiotherapists, skilled non-registered staff, other healthcare professionals, GPs, Consultants, patients and their carers.

Able to provide a high standard of physiotherapy service within Torbay. Which will involve community rehabilitation, crisis response and Intermediate care cover. You will be required to work between these area's dependant on needs of the service, this will take part in the Baywide Intermediate Care weekend rota and late duty rota within the zone. This may also include from time to time, covering other localities within the Trust.

Please feel free to contact us if you require any further information.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high quality care to the housebound patients of Torbay and work as part of multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with primary care and secondary care.
• Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, including professional and legal accountability and managing clinical risk for all aspects of own work. Some aspects of work will involve delivery of the care as part of a multidisciplinary team. In most cases to be the sole health professional with responsibility for that patient's episode of care
• Undertake advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse or complex physical, psychological, cognitive and behavioural conditions in order to provide an accurate diagnosis and prognosis
• Formulate and deliver individualised physiotherapy treatment programmes, including manual therapy techniques, therapeutic handling, patient education, electrotherapy, provision of exercise (individual/group), and other alternative options. This includes the appropriate selection of referrals for inclusion in a range of treatment programmes, one to one sessions using advanced treatment options, advanced communication, questioning and reasoning skills

About us

Torquay Health and Well-Being Team are a large but supportive team who enjoys mentoring team members and students and is passionate about delivering quality care to the housebound patients. We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality. We are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. The team is flexible and promotes a health work/home life balance.

Why work with us

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

388-8245677-FC&I-B

Job locations

Kings Ash House

Kings Ash Road

Paignton

TQ3 3XZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Diploma/degree in physiotherapyState registration currentHCPC certificate

Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal,neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly

Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings

Carry out assessments and treatments of people with severe physical, cognitive, behavioural and sensory impairment and poor mobility with frequent intense physical effort daily e.g. handling of heavy body parts. This may include several short periods of static postures kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending and stretching daily.

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.

Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties.

Job description Job responsibilities Diploma/degree in physiotherapyState registration currentHCPC certificate Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal,neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings Carry out assessments and treatments of people with severe physical, cognitive, behavioural and sensory impairment and poor mobility with frequent intense physical effort daily e.g. handling of heavy body parts. This may include several short periods of static postures kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending and stretching daily. 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. Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy State registration - current HCPC certificate
• Experience within the NHS including experience as a junior in a broad rotational post covering a range of experience in orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field

Desirable

• Post graduate training/experience in rehabilitation and elderly care

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal, neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly
• Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors/support workers
• Some experience working with a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and treatment
• Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings

Desirable

• Experience of primary care rehabilitation
• Knowledge of the safeguarding adults process

Specific Skills

Essential

• An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and participation in research and audit
• Competent IT skills

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and adult social care

Requirements due to work environment/conditions

Essential

• Ability to maintain judgement under pressure
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Presentation skills
• Ability to contribute to weekend/evening working rosters
• Ability to work alone assessing and managing risk. Clinical workload involves daily/weekly/monthly domiciliary visits with telephone support from the physiotherapy lead if required, and lone working during the out of hours service
• Ability to be mobile in the South Devon area to complete community visits and attend meetings

Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Diploma/degree in physiotherapy State registration - current HCPC certificate Experience within the NHS including experience as a junior in a broad rotational post covering a range of experience in orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field Desirable Post graduate training/experience in rehabilitation and elderly care Knowledge and experience Essential Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal, neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors/support workers Some experience working with a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and treatment Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings Desirable Experience of primary care rehabilitation Knowledge of the safeguarding adults process Specific Skills Essential An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and participation in research and audit Competent IT skills Desirable Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and adult social care Requirements due to work environment/conditions Essential Ability to maintain judgement under pressure Ability to organise and prioritise workload Presentation skills Ability to contribute to weekend/evening working rosters Ability to work alone assessing and managing risk. Clinical workload involves daily/weekly/monthly domiciliary visits with telephone support from the physiotherapy lead if required, and lone working during the out of hours service Ability to be mobile in the South Devon area to complete community visits and attend meetings

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Ash House

Kings Ash Road

Paignton

TQ3 3XZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Ash House

Kings Ash Road

Paignton

TQ3 3XZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Ready to take your career somewhere extraordinary -- where stunning coastlines, wild moors, a supportive and forward-thinking team culture meet?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Intermediate Care and Community Therapy Team based in Newton Abbot working 33.5 hours per week.

Newton Abbot is a vibrant market town, perfectly located with easy access to Dartmoor National Park, the stunning South Devon coastline, and the cities of Exeter and Plymouth. With great transport links, a lively community atmosphere, and an enviable outdoor lifestyle, it's the perfect place to develop your career and enjoy your time outside work.

You will work as part of an established multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality occupational therapy services across community and intermediate care settings. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to patients' lives while benefiting from strong clinical support and development opportunities.

"This is my dream job. Great team, great location and great patients." - Current Team Member

Main duties of the job

This is a fantastic opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centred occupational therapy across a range of community settings. You'll work autonomously and as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, which includes nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists, social workers, dietitians, and more.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Delivering high-quality, patient-centred occupational therapy to support rehabilitation and independence at home.
• Managing your own caseload across a wide range of conditions and levels of complexity.
• Working closely with GPs, Consultants, Nurses, Paramedics, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, and other professionals.
• Preventing avoidable hospital admissions and facilitate timely, safe discharges.
• Participating in our supportive weekend and evening rota (no overnight on-call commitment).
• Engaging in internal rotation opportunities, including Urgent Community Response work, to diversify your clinical skills.

About us

Please do spend some time learning more about us via the following link. Care to join us?

• Our Occupational Therapy team is committed to supporting your professional and personal growth.
• Regular supervision, career development support, and CPD opportunities.
• Opportunities to supervise and mentor students, apprentices, and junior staff.
• A positive, flexible, and supportive team culture.
• True work-life balance with Dartmoor, the coast, and vibrant city life all within easy reach.
• Integrated working across health, social care, and voluntary sectors, delivering holistic, person-centred care.
• You'll be joining a team that is passionate about service development and research.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with broad clinical experience, including MSK, neurology, respiratory and elderly care.
• Confident working independently and managing clinical risk, including lone working in the community.
• Committed to high standards of patient care and passionate about working in a dynamic community setting.
• An excellent communicator and team player, able to work collaboratively across a multidisciplinary team.
• An energetic, focused, high performer with initiative, who can remain calm under pressure and who enjoys a challenge

Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.

Ability to travel efficiently around the South Devon locality is important in order to carry out your duties (e.g. Full driving licence and vehicle).

Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Valid state registration with Health Professions Council
• CPD portfolio and evidence of recent post-graduate learning relevant to area of clinical practice
• Experience within the NHS including experience working in a variety of roles, for example orthopaedics, elderly care and musculoskeletal conditions
• Experience in the NHS working in a community setting

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Proven post-graduate experience
• Evidence of ability to make decisions under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Pressure care knowledge and prescription of suitable equipment
• Wheelchair Accreditation
• Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and social care
• Understanding of National Service Frameworks for Older People, specifically aspects referring to Stroke, Falls and Intermediate Care
• Student Placement Educators Course
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to work on own initiative and without direct supervision and make autonomous decisions
• Evidence of ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of specialised disability equipment
• Therapeutic and manual handling skills
• Detailed understanding of roles of multidisciplinary team members/health and social care agencies
• Understanding of clinical governance issues
• IT skills

Desirable

• Clinical leadership skills
• Recruitment and selection training
• Appraisals and supervision training
• Experience of clinical audit

Specific skills

Essential

• Moving and handling protocols and procedures to include provision of hoists and specialist slings
• Knowledge of vulnerable adults' protocols and procedures
• Risk assessment and management of falls
• Chronic disease conditions
• Orthopaedics
• Neurological conditions
• Elderly care / rehabilitation to include multi-pathology and dementia
• Experience of supervision of junior staff and/or OT students

Desirable

• Experience of using standardised assessments, including specialist cognitive assessments
• Experience of initiating change in the workplace
• Crisis intervention/acute medicine
• Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning skills and proven ability to carry out fast track assessments
• Stroke rehabilitation
• Mental Health conditions
• Community rehabilitation
• Experience of the promotion of inter-agency working
• Experience of seating and postural management

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

Ready to take your career somewhere extraordinary -- where stunning coastlines, wild moors, a supportive and forward-thinking team culture meet?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Intermediate Care and Community Therapy Team based in Newton Abbot working 37.5 hours per week.

Newton Abbot is a vibrant market town, perfectly located with easy access to Dartmoor National Park, the stunning South Devon coastline, and the cities of Exeter and Plymouth. With great transport links, a lively community atmosphere, and an enviable outdoor lifestyle, it's the perfect place to develop your career and enjoy your time outside work.

You will work as part of an established multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality occupational therapy services across community and intermediate care settings. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to patients' lives while benefiting from strong clinical support and development opportunities.

"This is my dream job. Great team, great location and great patients." - Current Team Member

Main duties of the job

This is a fantastic opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centred occupational therapy across a range of community settings. You'll work autonomously and as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, which includes nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists, social workers, dietitians, and more.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Delivering high-quality, patient-centred occupational therapy to support rehabilitation and independence at home.
• Managing your own caseload across a wide range of conditions and levels of complexity.
• Working closely with GPs, Consultants, Nurses, Paramedics, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, and other professionals.
• Preventing avoidable hospital admissions and facilitate timely, safe discharges.
• Participating in our supportive weekend and evening rota (no overnight on-call commitment).
• Engaging in internal rotation opportunities, including Urgent Community Response work, to diversify your clinical skills.

About us

Please do spend some time learning more about us via the following link. Care to join us?

• Our Occupational Therapy team is committed to supporting your professional and personal growth.
• Regular supervision, career development support, and CPD opportunities.
• Opportunities to supervise and mentor students, apprentices, and junior staff.
• A positive, flexible, and supportive team culture.
• True work-life balance with Dartmoor, the coast, and vibrant city life all within easy reach.
• Integrated working across health, social care, and voluntary sectors, delivering holistic, person-centred care.
• You'll be joining a team that is passionate about service development and research.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with broad clinical experience, including MSK, neurology, respiratory and elderly care.
• Confident working independently and managing clinical risk, including lone working in the community.
• Committed to high standards of patient care and passionate about working in a dynamic community setting.
• An excellent communicator and team player, able to work collaboratively across a multidisciplinary team.
• An energetic, focused, high performer with initiative, who can remain calm under pressure and who enjoys a challenge

Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.

Ability to travel efficiently around the South Devon locality is important in order to carry out your duties (e.g. Full driving licence and vehicle).

Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Valid state registration with Health Professions Council
• CPD portfolio and evidence of recent post-graduate learning relevant to area of clinical practice
• Experience within the NHS including experience working in a variety of roles, for example orthopaedics, elderly care and musculoskeletal conditions
• Experience in the NHS working in a community setting

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Proven post-graduate experience
• Evidence of ability to make decisions under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Pressure care knowledge and prescription of suitable equipment
• Wheelchair Accreditation
• Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and social care
• Understanding of National Service Frameworks for Older People, specifically aspects referring to Stroke, Falls and Intermediate Care
• Student Placement Educators Course
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to work on own initiative and without direct supervision and make autonomous decisions
• Evidence of ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of specialised disability equipment
• Therapeutic and manual handling skills
• Detailed understanding of roles of multidisciplinary team members/health and social care agencies
• Understanding of clinical governance issues
• IT skills

Desirable

• Clinical leadership skills
• Recruitment and selection training
• Appraisals and supervision training
• Experience of clinical audit

Specific skills

Essential

• Moving and handling protocols and procedures to include provision of hoists and specialist slings
• Knowledge of vulnerable adults' protocols and procedures
• Risk assessment and management of falls
• Chronic disease conditions
• Orthopaedics
• Neurological conditions
• Elderly care / rehabilitation to include multi-pathology and dementia
• Experience of supervision of junior staff and/or OT students

Desirable

• Experience of using standardised assessments, including specialist cognitive assessments
• Experience of initiating change in the workplace
• Crisis intervention/acute medicine
• Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning skills and proven ability to carry out fast track assessments
• Stroke rehabilitation
• Mental Health conditions
• Community rehabilitation
• Experience of the promotion of inter-agency working
• Experience of seating and postural management

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

Are you a newly qualified or early-career Occupational Therapist looking for a role where you can grow, explore and truly make a difference?

This is more than just your first job , it's a supported development journey.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapy Programme at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. This structured rotation provides the ideal environment to build confidence, develop a broad range of clinical skills, and discover the career path that's right for you.

We offer a comprehensivePreceptorship Programme, giving you the time, support and guidance to grow into a confident, capable Occupational Therapist within a supportive team environment.

Based in the beautiful Torbay and South Devon area, you'll be working across a diverse patch that includes stunning coastline, rural communities and vibrant towns. Our services span hospital and community settings, giving you the opportunity to work with a wide range of populations and truly understand whole-system care across urban and rural environments.

You will gain experience across a wide range of services including acute hospital care, community teams, intermediate care and specialist areas, working with people at every stage of their recovery journey to support independence, wellbeing and meaningful participation in daily life.

Informal conversations are actively encouraged, please contact get in touch to discuss the role.

Main duties of the job

• To provide high quality, safe Occupational Therapy services in the right place, at the right time to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives , with meaningful occupation and purpose.
• This will involve working with individuals to assess their needs and develop plans to support them to achieve their aims, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team. As a member of the rotation you will change your work area every 6 months.
• Under the supervision of a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the specified area providing specialist occupational therapy input aimed at achieving maximum independence for all patients in order to meet their occupational needs in a meaningful and purposeful manner. To work in accordance with the professional code of conduct and standards of practice and operational policy for this service.

About us

Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.

We provide an excellent opportunity for you to develop your skills and gain the foundations for your future career! Our rotation of 13 different placements, offers the opportunity to work in a variety of locations in the stunning South Devon area covering coast, countryside and urban working in a variety of practice areas such as acute and community hospitals, social care, paediatrics and intermediate care teams.

Our staff workforce is caring, committed, inclusive and focused on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths, and encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement.

If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Why work with us

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

388-8293145-FC&I

Job locations

Various sites due to rotation

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current HPC registration

Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy or Multidisciplinary team

Knowledge of relevant National service frameworks and clinical guidelines

Evidence of ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team

Commitment to monthly supervision and to service wide development working groups as appropriate

Writing/typing reports

Ability to impart information concerning diagnosis and poor prognosis of physical recovery to patients and their carers

Ability to work with patients in settings that could be cramped, cluttered, unsafe, unhygienic and remote

Full UK driving licence and access to a car

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.

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Job description Job responsibilities Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy Current HPC registration Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy or Multidisciplinary team Knowledge of relevant National service frameworks and clinical guidelines Evidence of ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team Commitment to monthly supervision and to service wide development working groups as appropriate Writing/typing reports Ability to impart information concerning diagnosis and poor prognosis of physical recovery to patients and their carers Ability to work with patients in settings that could be cramped, cluttered, unsafe, unhygienic and remote Full UK driving licence and access to a car 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. #CaretojoinusTSD

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Current CPD Portfolio

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy or Multidisciplinary team
• Experience in the core clinical area of OT within an NHS setting to include: Respiratory and cardiac, acute inpatient and care of the elderly, trauma and orthopaedics, community or intermediate care, neurological conditions, social care
• Competent IT skills
• Presentation skills
• Legal Literacy to include Mental Capacity Act and Care Act 2014
• Knowledge of relevant National service frameworks and clinical guidelines
• Pre or post graduate experience of the following: Home assessment visits, functional assessments, initial interviews with patients/service users
• Evidence of good interpersonal skills with a wide range of people- ability to demonstrate a range of communication skills
• Evidence of clinical reasoning skills
• Evidence of good written and verbal skills
• Ability to evidence good problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Ability to work flexibility, including weekends and bank holidays
• Evidence of commitment to the rotational scheme including willingness to work in all geographical areas covered by rotation
• Commitment to monthly supervision and to service wide development working groups as appropriate
• The job involves frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions on a regular (daily basis) e.g. bodily fluids including sputum, vomit, urine, faeces, fleas and lice and occasional exposure to verbal and physical aggression or unpleasant home environments e.g. aggressive pets.
• Some rotations involve lone working-ability to assess and manage risk to self and patients
• Ability to be mobile in the South Devon area to complete community visits and attend meetings

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy Current HCPC registration Current CPD Portfolio Knowledge and experience Essential Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy or Multidisciplinary team Experience in the core clinical area of OT within an NHS setting to include: Respiratory and cardiac, acute inpatient and care of the elderly, trauma and orthopaedics, community or intermediate care, neurological conditions, social care Competent IT skills Presentation skills Legal Literacy to include Mental Capacity Act and Care Act 2014 Knowledge of relevant National service frameworks and clinical guidelines Pre or post graduate experience of the following: Home assessment visits, functional assessments, initial interviews with patients/service users Evidence of good interpersonal skills with a wide range of people- ability to demonstrate a range of communication skills Evidence of clinical reasoning skills Evidence of good written and verbal skills Ability to evidence good problem-solving skills Desirable Ability to work flexibility, including weekends and bank holidays Evidence of commitment to the rotational scheme including willingness to work in all geographical areas covered by rotation Commitment to monthly supervision and to service wide development working groups as appropriate The job involves frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions on a regular (daily basis) e.g. bodily fluids including sputum, vomit, urine, faeces, fleas and lice and occasional exposure to verbal and physical aggression or unpleasant home environments e.g. aggressive pets. Some rotations involve lone working-ability to assess and manage risk to self and patients Ability to be mobile in the South Devon area to complete community visits and attend meetings

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various sites due to rotation

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various sites due to rotation

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting leadership opportunity in Clinical Health Psychology

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Principal Clinical Psychologist to lead our Adult Clinical Health Psychology Service. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of psychological care within physical health services while joining a thriving Clinical Health Psychology Department with a reputation for innovation, collaboration and high-quality patient care. You will combine strategic leadership with highly specialist clinical practice, influencing services across acute and community healthcare settings.

Main duties of the job

Provide operational, professional, strategic and clinical leadership for the Adult Clinical Health Psychology Service.

Lead and manage the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychological services for adults living with physical health conditions and complex psychological adjustment difficulties.

Work collaboratively with the Head and Deputy Head of Clinical Health Psychology to support service development, workforce planning, quality improvement and performance management.

Provide line management, professional leadership and clinical supervision to psychological professionals within the service.

Maintain a highly specialist clinical caseload involving complex presentations and consultation to multidisciplinary teams.

Promote psychologically and trauma-informed approaches across healthcare services and pathways.

About us

Why Work With Us

The Adult Clinical Health Psychology Service is a specialist service within Clinical Health Psychology Department. We are a well-established department providing specialist psychological care across a range of physical healthcare pathways within the acute trust & wider healthcare system.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a respected service while contributing to the ongoing development of Psychology across the Trust. You will join a supportive and ambitious department with a strong commitment to high-quality patient care, staff wellbeing & continuous improvement. We offer:

• A balance of leadership, service development & highly specialist clinical practice.
• A collaborative & welcoming culture that values kindness, curiosity & shared learning.
• Flexible & agile working arrangements.
• Strong professional support through supervision, peer consultation & reflective practice.
• Excellent opportunities for CPD, teaching, research, quality improvement & leadership development.
• Established links with universities, regional training programmes & Psychology services across South West.

We are looking for an experienced clinical leader who is passionate about psychological care in physical health settings & motivated by the opportunity to shape services, support staff & improve outcomes for patients & families. This role offers a rare opportunity to shape services, develop the workforce & influence the role of psychology within an acute NHS trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Lead the Adult Clinical Health Psychology Service, ensuring safe, effective and equitable service delivery.

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with complex physical health conditions, taking into account theoretical and therapeutic models.
• Undertake highly complex clinical decision-making involving significant levels of uncertainty and risk.

• Act as an expert resource to multidisciplinary teams regarding psychological aspects of physical health conditions.
• Promote psychologically informed approaches across healthcare services.
• To provide clinical and service development consultation to other health and social care staff and foster reflective practice in teams

Leadership and Service Development

Lead service planning, development and transformation initiatives within Adult Clinical Health Psychology.

Lead the development and implementation of policies, practices and procedures for ACHP and wider CHP service

Develop and implement service objectives aligned with Trust priorities and national policy.

Monitor service performance and activity, ensuring delivery against agreed standards and performance indicators.

Contribute to business planning, workforce planning and service redesign initiatives.

Support the development and integration of psychological care pathways across acute and community settings.

Management Responsibilities

• Hold line management responsibility for designated psychology staff.
• Undertake recruitment, achievement and development reviews, performance management and workforce planning activities.
• Support compassionate and inclusive staff wellbeing, engagement and retention

Professional Leadership

• Provide professional leadership and support to staff within the Clinical Health Psychology Service.
• Maintain high standards of psychological practice in accordance with HCPC, BPS and Trust governance requirements.
• Lead on professional standards, policies and procedures relating to psychological practice.
• Support the development of trainees and junior colleagues.
• Contribute to professional leadership, service meetings and departmental development activities.

Supervision, Teaching and Training

Provide clinical and professional supervision to qualified and trainee psychological professionals.

Deliver consultation, teaching and training to psychology and multidisciplinary colleagues.

Research, audit and quality improvement

Promote a culture of evidence-based practice, service evaluation and continuous improvement.

Lead, support and participate in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Professional Registration

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent HCPC-recognised qualification).
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.

Desirable

• Post-doctoral training relevant to Clinical Health Psychology.
• Leadership/management qualification.
• Clinical supervision qualification.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Significant post-qualification experience within Clinical Health Psychology/Physical Health settings.
• Experience working with adults with complex physical health conditions and psychological adjustment difficulties.
• Experience managing complex clinical risk.

Desirable

• Experience at Band 8A/8B level or equivalent.
• Research experience within Clinical Health Psychology.

Leadership & Management Experience

Essential

• Experience of service leadership and service development
• Experience of line management and performance management
• Experience of workforce planning and supervision of qualified and trainee staff

Desirable

• Experience leading service transformation and change programmes
• Experience of business planning and strategic workforce development

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced knowledge of psychological theory and evidence-based interventions relevant to Clinical Health Psychology
• Understanding of NHS structures, governance and health policy
• Knowledge of professional, ethical and legal frameworks
• Understanding of supervision models and quality improvement approaches

Desirable

• Knowledge of integrated care systems, commissioning processes and national policy relating to physical health psychology services

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Highly developed assessment, formulation and intervention skills
• Ability to provide expert consultation to multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage highly complex clinical presentations and uncertainty

Desirable

• Additional specialist therapeutic skills relevant to physical health settings

Leadership & Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and complex workloads
• Ability to build effective relationships across professional and organisational boundaries

Desirable

• Experience representing services at regional or national forums

Service Development & Quality Improvement

Essential

• Experience of audit, service evaluation and quality improvement
• Ability to lead service development initiatives and monitor service performance

Desirable

• Experience leading transformation projects or research programmes

Teaching, Training & Supervision

Essential

• Experience providing clinical supervision to qualified and trainee psychological professionals
• Experience delivering teaching and training

Desirable

• Experience developing training or working with doctoral training courses

Personal qualities

Essential

• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style
• Commitment to compassionate, person-centred car
• Professional credibility and integrity
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and development

Desirable

• Strategic thinker with enthusiasm for innovation and service improvement

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 (opens in a new window).

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a 24-month training post combining supervised clinical training with an accredited Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Medical Ultrasound at the department's chosen Higher Education Institution. Training will be delivered by an experienced team of sonographers and provide the knowledge, technical skills and professional behaviours required to become a competent Reporting Sonographer. Modules will be determined by service needs and will include General Medical Ultrasound, Obstetric Ultrasound, Gynaecological Ultrasound, Testes/Scrotal Ultrasound and Ultrasound Physics. The successful applicant will take responsibility for their professional development and demonstrate a proactive approach to both academic study and clinical practice. Protected study time will be available where service demands allow, although self-directed learning outside working hours will be required. Attendance at all mandatory university teaching sessions, whether online or in person, is expected throughout the programme. During the second year, following successful competency assessments and an appropriate preceptorship period, the trainee will undertake independent practice in accredited modules contributing to the seven-day service delivery as a Band 7 Reporting Sonographer.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills within a supportive environment while working towards a recognised ultrasound qualification.

Main duties of the job

• Working under the supervision of qualified sonographers, the post-holder will develop the clinical knowledge, technical expertise and practical skills required to perform and report ultrasound examinations developing the necessaryclinical decision-making skills to support diagnosis and patient management.
• The trainee will gain experience in coordinating the daily operational workload of the department, including referral vetting and patient prioritisation. They will be expected to provide high standards of patient-centred care, demonstrating effective communication skills and the ability to sensitively explain findings and onward care pathways.
• The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality seven-day ultrasound service . They will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across Radiology and Maternity Services, maintaining professional relationships and escalating concerns regarding training or competency appropriately.
• Following successful completion of the PgDip, the post holder will work autonomously as a Reporting Sonographer, undertaking and reporting examinations within their scope of practice. They will be responsible for the safe use of specialised ultrasound equipment valued between £20,000 and £120,000. The role also includes participation in audit, research, service development and teaching while maintaining professional accountability to ensure safe, effective patient care.

About us

The Ultrasound Department comprises 12 WTE Radiographer and Midwife Sonographers delivering 30,000 examinations annually across Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. The service operates from 10 ultrasound rooms, including five within the Women's Health Unit, three within the Radiology Department at Torbay Hospital and two at Newton Abbot Community Hospital. We provide inpatient, ambulatory and outpatient services, supporting referrals from Acute Medicine, Surgery, Emergency Department, Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, DVT pathways and General Practice. The department is proud to deliver a high-quality sonographer-led service with practitioners working in extended roles, including ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal steroid injections and fine needle aspiration procedures. Sonographers are encouraged to expand their scope of practice through specialist training opportunities, including developmental dysplasia of the hip screening, endometriosis imaging, 3D transvaginal ultrasound for recurrent miscarriage and fertility pathways, and HyCoSy examinations. A strong commitment to evidence-based practice, research and professional development underpins the service, fostering a culture of innovation, learning and improvement. The team is dedicated to delivering responsive, patient-centred care and supporting clinical pathways. Sonographers contribute to a seven-day service, including weekends and Bank Holidays, ensuring timely access to diagnostic ultrasound examinations.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-8323381-PC&S

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details and the expectations on completion of the PgDip in Medical Ultrasound can be found on the attached Band 7 Reporting Sonographer Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Job description Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details and the expectations on completion of the PgDip in Medical Ultrasound can be found on the attached Band 7 Reporting Sonographer 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

• Qualified Allied Health Professional/Nurse/Midwife

Desirable

• Post-qualification experience of independent working i.e. 1> year post initial qualification

Experience

Essential

• Has recent relevant and current experience with an NHS provider
• Current state registration with a relevant body (i.e. HCPC, NMC)

Desirable

• Awareness of the local area and demographics

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Allied Health Professional/Nurse/Midwife Desirable Post-qualification experience of independent working i.e. 1> year post initial qualification Experience Essential Has recent relevant and current experience with an NHS provider Current state registration with a relevant body (i.e. HCPC, NMC) Desirable Awareness of the local area and demographics

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 (opens in a new window).

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Children and Family Health Devon is a system-wide service that delivers an integrated, coordinated support model which wraps around the child, young person and family. It has been specifically designed to respond to all elements of the commissioners strategy and specification along with the vision and strategic direction of the Integrated Care System for Devon. It builds on our strong relationships across education, health, social care and voluntary sector services in Devon, and, most importantly, it has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.

Children and Family Health Devon is part of an Alliance that is unique and brings together five leading providers of adult and childrens community, acute and mental health services in Devon:

• Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
• Devon Partnership NHS Trust
• Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust
• Livewell South West

Key voluntary sector organisations:

• Young Devon
• Vranch House
• Kooth

Academic Partners:

• University of Exeter
• University of Plymouth
• Marjon University

Children and Family Health Devon is committed to promoting equity and inclusion for all communities; to providing specialist children and young peoples health services which are accessible, appropriate and which recognise the diversity of people, their needs and choices.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the provision of the Speech and Language Therapy Service to children with speech, language and communication needs across Devon Partnership Trust.
• To include, but not limited to, assisting with the setting up and running of parent groups, childrens groups, individual assessment and intervention, advice and target setting within settings/ home and developing resources and packages of care.
• The post-holder will be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate. He/she will be involved in projecting a positive image of the service as all times, working independently within the framework of the service through receipt of regular supervision and the trust appraisal system.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role

Person Specification

Specific Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills able to provide and receive complex and sensitive information and overcome barriers to understanding, to include negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Able to demonstrate good analytical and reflection skills
• Ability to concentrate under pressure when carrying out therapy sessions
• Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently under pressure with good organisational skills
• Ability to work flexibly and good prioritisation skills
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client groups) and evidence of good working relationships
• Excellent Interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Enthusiasm for this area of work

Qualifications

Essential

• G.C.S.E in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Foundation level degree/equivalent level 5 qualification in relevant area
• Documented evidence of training, knowledge and experience in child development including the fundamentals of communication, communication breakdown and therapy procedures with specific reference to children

Desirable

• Knowledge of Speech and Language Therapy and modification procedures, verbal and non-verbal methods of communicating; acquired through combination of formal training, short courses and experience
• Qualification/Training in provision of direct intervention with a child
• Relevant experience working within a Speech & Language Therapy team

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs in community / education settings
• Relevant experience of working with Speech and Language Therapists
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working independently with a child/young person with speech, language and communication needs following a programme set and modelled by a Speech and Language Therapist, to include recording progress and outcomes and experienced in modifying the approach to meet the childs changing needs, in order to achieve the agreed outcome
• Experience of working with children and young people with autism
• Experience of working with children and young people with learning disability and complex needs
• Evidence of knowledge of professional boundaries - recognition of when to refer on to a qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Desirable

• Knowledge of standards of record keeping including confidentiality
• Experience of working with families and carers of people with communication disability
• Experience of working within education settings
• Experience of innovative practice and involvement in a project or service that delivered this
• Experience of training others e.g. setting staff / Parents
• Experience in relevant paid or voluntary work

Job summary

Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join the radiotherapy team at Torbay Radiotherapy Department as an Apprentice Therapeutic Radiographer.

Radiotherapy is a vital part of cancer care, with around half of people affected by cancer needing radiotherapy as part of their treatment pathway.

This exciting apprenticeship opportunity will allow you to start a career in a highly rewarding allied health profession which combines a high standard of patient care with advanced technical skills. You will undertake on the job training alongside BSc study with the University of the West of England (UWE) over a 36-month period. The training will be academically challenging but you will be fully supported throughout to develop the required skills and knowledge.

Successful completion of the training will allow you to register as a qualified therapeutic radiographer with the HCPC.

Please ensure you have the UWE entry requirements.

https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/degree-apprenticeships/current-degree-apprenticeships/therapeutic-radiography

We strongly encourage anyone interested in this opportunity to visit the department to ensure that this is the right career choice for them. For further information or to arrange a visit please contact:

Christopher Phillips: [email protected]

Emma Meckiff: [email protected]

Applicant must be available to be in post no later than 7.12.2026, course to start Jan 2027.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake the Radiotherapy Radiographer Apprenticeship programme
• Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to undertake a range of radiotherapy duties and procedures, as detailed within the apprenticeship programme
• Work under the supervision of a registered health Practitioner at all times
• Attend other radiotherapy departments to gain sufficient experience in some treatments or novel technologies where this is considered appropriate
• Attend mandatory block study weeks for the Radiotherapy Radiographer Apprenticeship programme at the University of the West of England (UWE)

About us

Why Work With Us

TSDFT Radiotherapy service is based in Torbay Hospital and has aCanon Aquilion CT scanner, two matched VERSA Elekta Linacs, Mosaiq Oncology Management System, Pinnacle Treatment Planning System (transitioning to Eclipse) and SGRT. The service runs five days a week, 0800-20.00, with weekend and bank holiday working as the service requires.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this position, please see attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Maths and English GCSE grade C/4 qualifications
• UWE entry requirements for course

Job summary

We are looking for a Pharmacy Assistant (Distribution) to join our team.

Our Pharmacy Assistant (Distribution) will provide stock medicines and other pharmacy-supplied items to wards and departments.

You will receive goods delivered to the pharmacy department, including bulk IV fluids and to replenish stocks of medicines and other items held indistribution and in theautomateddispensingsystem.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the DistributionTeamto: -

• Process stock requests from wards in EPIC(computer system)and generate a picking list

• pick itemsrequiredand assemble medicine orders ensuring that the items picked match those items requested

• pack and address completed medicine orders for transportation / distribution to the correct destination

• To provide, as required, a bulk IV fluids 'top-up' service todesignatedwards and departments. Check stock levels against an agreed list and ensure efficient delivery of the required stock.

About us

Why Work With US

The post holder willpredominantly bepart of thedistributionteam however there will be an element of flexible working within thegoods inward sectioncontributing towards delivering a comprehensive pharmacy service to the acute hospital wards, other patient settings, and the community hospitals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Perform routine cycle counts of stock to ensureanydiscrepancies areidentified,investigatedand rectified promptly

• Undertake regular date-checking of pharmacy stock and ensureappropriate stockrotation takes place

• Maintain asrequired, the main IV fluids store, ensuring effective stock control and ordering stock where necessary.

• Liaise with purchasing staff about the availability of out-of-stock medicines / pharmaceutical sundries to ensure the completion of outstanding orders

• Monitor drug storage conditions e.g. refrigerator temperatures tomaintainefficacy and compliance with product requirements and report any discrepancies.

• Answer routine queries and resolve straightforward problems from wards / specialties e.g. availability of stock; discrepancies with orders

• Ensure pharmacy items are available for collection by Trust Transport staff drivers, liaising with other Distribution staff where necessary. Ensureappropriate documentationis completed toestablishan effective audit trail.

• Arrange the delivery of urgent or missed community orders via the Transport Service

• Deliver pharmacy stock items and prescriptions to wards and departments at Torbay Hospital, ensuring thatappropriate documentationis completed toestablishan effective audit trail.

• Receive and unpack goods supplied to the pharmacy department. Process appropriatedocumentation, andrecord accurately and promptly all necessary details (both manual andin EPIC) to ensure continuity of supply.

• Put away medicines and other items received from suppliers into designated locations in the department, including the Automated Dispensing System, ensuring compliance with storage conditions and effective rotation of stocks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade 4-9 (C to A) in Mathematics and English

Experience

Desirable

• NHS Experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to sustain moderate physical activity

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).

Job summary

Are you HCPC qualified looking to take the next step in your CT Radiography career? Our Radiography service is offering fantastic opportunities in CT to join our team in the vibrant and lively location of the English Riviera, Devon. This is an opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated Radiographers to join our highly experienced CT team in Torbay Hospital. We are looking for Radiographers who have a level of CT experience or who are considering moving to a role in CT. The post holder will work wholly within the CT scanning department. This post is for a whole-time position (37.5 hours per week), however we are willing to discuss part-time options if necessary. For those who cannot demonstrate relevant competencies, this will be a training post at band 5. Once relevant training and competencies have been completed the role will be uplifted to Band 6. This is expected to take approximately 3 months but no longer than 6 months. In your role, you will manage the workload in your area, provide high quality diagnostic CT imaging, and support more complex procedures after appropriate training. We welcome your application even if you have limited CT experience and wish to train in this speciality. Please note, we will support you with your career development, providing on-the-job training for your continuous progression within our department.

Main duties of the job

• To work within all mandated Regulatory guidelines and comply with all Trust and Departmental, Policies Protocols and Guidelines, ensuring high quality, safe working practices in a safe working environment
• Provide highest quality of care, treating all patients equally.
• To work as part of the wider TSDFT team, supporting patient pathways for all patient types, assuring that patients receive the most effective and efficient service
• You will supervise and advise trainees and students and be part of the 24 hours/7-day provision of service. This will involve working without more senior radiographic supervision on-site
• You are responsible for maintaining your registration and, ideally, a relevant iv cannulation certificate of competency

About us

The CT team is led by our Superintendent Radiographer and clinically supported and supervised by two Consultant Radiologists. If you join our team, you will join a service that is multi-disciplinary, staffed by a mix of permanent CT Radiographers and colleagues with split CT and Plain Film roles.

You will be working 37.5 hours per week across our 24/7 service, largely working 12 hour shifts. However applications from those wanting part time work will be considered.

Care to Join us? Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

388-8289939-PC&S

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• BSc Radiography or DCR (+ CPD/experience).Current HCPC registration.
• Entitled as Operator under IRMER (Ionising Radiation (medical exposure) Regulations).
• Have detailed evidence of appropriate ongoing professional development(professional portfolio).
• Perform all administrative tasks required, including data entry onto Radiology Information System (CRIS).
• Consistently demonstrate excellent communication abilities.
• Must have good interpersonal skills as they will have contact and working relationships with patients/public, a wide variety of staff, including all radiology personnel, medical staff, nurses, healthcare professionals,support staff, and visiting equipment engineers.
• In any booked or ad hoc list patients may be ambulant; wheel chair bound; or on a stretcher or bed. Transfer to a couch may be necessary.Use of a hoist may be necessary.
• Ability to prioritise workload coming in from wards, ED and ICU, whilst managing the outpatient bookings, and maintaining a professional working relationship with the referring clinicians from across the Trust

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 description Job responsibilities BSc Radiography or DCR (+ CPD/experience).Current HCPC registration. Entitled as Operator under IRMER (Ionising Radiation (medical exposure) Regulations). Have detailed evidence of appropriate ongoing professional development(professional portfolio). Perform all administrative tasks required, including data entry onto Radiology Information System (CRIS). Consistently demonstrate excellent communication abilities. Must have good interpersonal skills as they will have contact and working relationships with patients/public, a wide variety of staff, including all radiology personnel, medical staff, nurses, healthcare professionals,support staff, and visiting equipment engineers. In any booked or ad hoc list patients may be ambulant; wheel chair bound; or on a stretcher or bed. Transfer to a couch may be necessary.Use of a hoist may be necessary. Ability to prioritise workload coming in from wards, ED and ICU, whilst managing the outpatient bookings, and maintaining a professional working relationship with the referring clinicians from across the Trust 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

Shortlisting

Essential

• Current HCPC Registration
• oBSc Radiography or DCR (+ CPD/experience)
• oRelevant CT scanning experience

Desirable

• oUp to date anaphylaxis training
• oCertificate of competence of iv cannulation
• oSpecific CT qualifications (e.g. PGC/PGD)

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• oEntitled as Operator under IRMER (Ionising Radiation (medical exposure) Regulations)
• oHave detailed evidence of appropriate ongoing professional development (professional portfolio)
• oAnnual attendance in the Directorates mandatory training programme
• oSelf-organiser able to work under own initiative within proficiencies achieved
• oTeam working skills
• oBasic knowledge of IT skills

Person Specification Shortlisting Essential Current HCPC Registration oBSc Radiography or DCR (+ CPD/experience) oRelevant CT scanning experience Desirable oUp to date anaphylaxis training oCertificate of competence of iv cannulation oSpecific CT qualifications (e.g. PGC/PGD) Knowledge and experience Essential oEntitled as Operator under IRMER (Ionising Radiation (medical exposure) Regulations) oHave detailed evidence of appropriate ongoing professional development (professional portfolio) oAnnual attendance in the Directorates mandatory training programme oSelf-organiser able to work under own initiative within proficiencies achieved oTeam working skills oBasic knowledge of IT 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting 12 month fixed term contract opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our friendly and supportive UCR/ Intermediate Care and Community Therapy Team based in Newton Abbot.

You will work as part of an established multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality physiotherapy services across community UCR and intermediate care settings. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to patients' lives while benefiting from strong clinical support and development opportunities.

"This is my dream job. Great team, great location and great patients." - Current Team Member

We're recruiting for an individual to join our Physiotherapy services within our friendly UCR/ Intermediate Care and Community Therapy Team in Newton Abbot. Whether you're already working at Band 6 level or you're an experienced Band 5 ready for the next step, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

This is a fantastic opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centred physiotherapy across a range of community settings. You'll work autonomously and as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, which includes nurses, paramedics, occupational therapists, social workers, dietitians, and more.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Delivering high-quality, patient-centred physiotherapy to support rehabilitation and independence at home.
• Managing your own caseload across a wide range of conditions and levels of complexity.
• Working closely with GPs, Consultants, Nurses, Paramedics, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and other professionals.
• Preventing avoidable hospital admissions and facilitate timely, safe discharges.
• Participating in our supportive weekend rota (no overnight on-call commitment).
• Engaging in internal rotation opportunities, including Urgent Community Response work, to diversify your clinical skills.

About us

Browse our interactive candidate booklet to learn about our staff benefits and what it could be like to work in our Physiotherapy services!

Ready to take your career somewhere extraordinary where stunning coastlines, wild moors, a supportive and forward-thinking team culture meet?

Newton Abbot is a vibrant market town, perfectly located with easy access to Dartmoor National Park, the stunning South Devon coastline, and the cities of Exeter and Plymouth. With great transport links, a lively community atmosphere, and an enviable outdoor lifestyle, it's the perfect place to develop your career and enjoy your time outside work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality, patient-centred physiotherapy to support rehabilitation and independence at home.
• Managing your own caseload across a wide range of conditions and levels of complexity.
• Working closely with GPs, Consultants, Nurses, Paramedics, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and other professionals.
• Preventing avoidable hospital admissions and facilitate timely, safe discharges.
• Participating in our supportive weekend and evening rota (no overnight on-call commitment).
• Engaging in internal rotation opportunities, including Urgent Community Response work, to diversify your clinical skills.
• Please do spend some time learning more about us via the following link.
• Our Physiotherapy team is committed to supporting your professional and personal growth.
• Regular supervision, career development support, and CPD opportunities.
• Opportunities to supervise and mentor students, apprentices, and junior staff.
• A positive, flexible, and supportive team culture.
• True work-life balance with Dartmoor, the coast, and vibrant city life all within easy reach.
• Integrated working across health, social care, and voluntary sectors, delivering holistic, person-centred care.
• Youll be joining a team that is passionate about service development and research.

Full vacancy details can be found in the attached Job description and person specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
• State registration - current HCPC certificate
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
• Experience within the NHS including experience as a junior in a broad rotational post covering a range of experience in orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions

Desirable

• Post graduate training/experience in rehabilitation and elderly care

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal, neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly
• Competent IT skills
• Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines

Desirable

• Experience of primary care rehabilitation
• Experience with Amputee management, treatment and rehabilitation
• Knowledge of up-to-date BACPAR and NICE guidelines for management
• Experience with respiratory management of patients with COPD, Asthma, Lung Cancer, Pneumonia, Respiratory Infections, COVID-19 and other respiratory conditions
• Knowledge of the safeguarding adults process

Specific Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors/support workers.
• Some experience working with a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and treatment
• Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
• An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and participation in research and audit

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and adult social care.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

Children and Family Health Devon is a system-wide service that delivers an integrated, coordinated support model which wraps around the child, young person and family. It has been specifically designed to respond to all elements of the commissioners strategy and specification along with the vision and strategic direction of the Integrated Care System for Devon. It builds on our strong relationships across education, health, social care and voluntary sector services in Devon, and, most importantly, it has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.

Children and Family Health Devon is part of an Alliance that is unique and brings together five leading providers of adult and childrens community, acute and mental health services in Devon:

• Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
• Devon Partnership NHS Trust
• Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust
• Livewell South West

Key voluntary sector organisations:

• Young Devon
• Vranch House
• Kooth

Academic Partners:

• University of Exeter
• University of Plymouth
• Marjon University

Children and Family Health Devon is committed to promoting equity and inclusion for all communities; to providing specialist children and young peoples health services which are accessible, appropriate and which recognise the diversity of people, their needs and choices.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the provision of the Speech and Language Therapy Service to children with speech, language and communication needs across Devon Partnership Trust.
• To include, but not limited to, assisting with the setting up and running of parent groups, childrens groups, individual assessment and intervention, advice and target setting within settings/ home and developing resources and packages of care.
• The post-holder will be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate. He/she will be involved in projecting a positive image of the service as all times, working independently within the framework of the service through receipt of regular supervision and the trust appraisal system.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role

Person Specification

Specific Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills able to provide and receive complex and sensitive information and overcome barriers to understanding, to include negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Able to demonstrate good analytical and reflection skills
• Ability to concentrate under pressure when carrying out therapy sessions
• Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently under pressure with good organisational skills
• Ability to work flexibly and good prioritisation skills
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client groups) and evidence of good working relationships
• Excellent Interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Enthusiasm for this area of work

Qualifications

Essential

• G.C.S.E in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Foundation level degree/equivalent level 5 qualification in relevant area
• Documented evidence of training, knowledge and experience in child development including the fundamentals of communication, communication breakdown and therapy procedures with specific reference to children

Desirable

• Knowledge of Speech and Language Therapy and modification procedures, verbal and non-verbal methods of communicating; acquired through combination of formal training, short courses and experience
• Qualification/Training in provision of direct intervention with a child
• Relevant experience working within a Speech & Language Therapy team

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs in community / education settings
• Relevant experience of working with Speech and Language Therapists
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working independently with a child/young person with speech, language and communication needs following a programme set and modelled by a Speech and Language Therapist, to include recording progress and outcomes and experienced in modifying the approach to meet the childs changing needs, in order to achieve the agreed outcome
• Experience of working with children and young people with autism
• Experience of working with children and young people with learning disability and complex needs
• Evidence of knowledge of professional boundaries - recognition of when to refer on to a qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Desirable

• Knowledge of standards of record keeping including confidentiality
• Experience of working with families and carers of people with communication disability
• Experience of working within education settings
• Experience of innovative practice and involvement in a project or service that delivered this
• Experience of training others e.g. setting staff / Parents
• Experience in relevant paid or voluntary work

Job summary

Children and Family Health Devon is a system-wide service that delivers an integrated, coordinated support model which wraps around the child, young person and family. It has been specifically designed to respond to all elements of the commissioners strategy and specification along with the vision and strategic direction of the Integrated Care System for Devon. It builds on our strong relationships across education, health, social care and voluntary sector services in Devon, and, most importantly, it has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.

Children and Family Health Devon is part of an Alliance that is unique and brings together five leading providers of adult and childrens community, acute and mental health services in Devon:

• Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
• Devon Partnership NHS Trust
• Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust
• Livewell South West

Key voluntary sector organisations:

• Young Devon
• Vranch House
• Kooth

Academic Partners:

• University of Exeter
• University of Plymouth
• Marjon University

Children and Family Health Devon is committed to promoting equity and inclusion for all communities; to providing specialist children and young peoples health services which are accessible, appropriate and which recognise the diversity of people, their needs and choices.

Main duties of the job

• To independently manage, with access to support from more senior colleagues, a caseload of patients with developmental communication and acquired disorders of speech, language and communication and/or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties
• The provision of a speech and language therapy service of assessment, diagnosis and treatment of developmental communication disorders and acquired disorders of speech, language and communication
• To provide appropriate intervention and evaluate outcomes
• To provide advice to relatives, early years and school staff and other professionals on matters relating to the speech, language and communication needs of individual patients
• To set up and monitor programmes to be carried out by other key workers
• To write reports reflecting specialist knowledge

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Health Professions Council Licence to Practice
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs in community and education settings
• Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to working with children
• Well established knowledge of a broad range of appropriate therapeutic interventions to treat children
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance /audit
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to the client group
• Knowledge of standards of record keeping

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Negotiation and Problem-solving Skills
• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• Well-developed concentration skills
• Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Good organisational skills
• Prioritisation skills
• Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Frequent sitting in a constrained position when working with patients
• Demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients / clients
• Demonstrate skills in handling patients with disabilities
• To have due regard for own personal safety and that of patients / carers, in particular to have regard to moving and handling regulations, restraining policies and ensure the safe positioning of self and others
• Occasional distressing situations, imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the communication difficulties and implications of the same
• Proven ability to employ counselling skills for/to families and carers who have highly complex needs and are under stress
• Demonstrable ability to maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of patients and their families particularly when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of their difficulties and the implications for the future
• Managing children with challenging behaviours including the application of appropriate management strategies
• Ability to work in emotionally hostile environments and handle conflict effectively
• Frequent intense concentration required during observation, assessment of clients and during treatment prolonged periods. In particular, to monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of clients communication, adapting and facilitating according to perceived client needs, including cultural and linguistic differences
• To be able to collate and analyse information from a variety of sources
• To be flexible to the demands of the environment, including unpredictable work patterns, varying caseloads, deadlines and frequent interruptions

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

Children and Family Health Devon is a system-wide service that delivers an integrated, coordinated support model which wraps around the child, young person and family. It has been specifically designed to respond to all elements of the commissioners strategy and specification along with the vision and strategic direction of the Integrated Care System for Devon. It builds on our strong relationships across education, health, social care and voluntary sector services in Devon, and, most importantly, it has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.

Children and Family Health Devon is part of an Alliance that is unique and brings together five leading providers of adult and childrens community, acute and mental health services in Devon:

• Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
• Devon Partnership NHS Trust
• Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust
• Livewell South West

Key voluntary sector organisations:

• Young Devon
• Vranch House
• Kooth

Academic partners:

• University of Exeter
• University of Plymouth
• Marjon University

Children and Family Health Devon is committed to promoting equity and inclusion for all communities; to providing specialist children and young peoples health services which are accessible, appropriate and which recognise the diversity of people, their needs and choices.

Main duties of the job

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with complex Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), which may include speech, language, communication and/or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties, using evidenced based practice, assess, plan, formulate, implement, evaluate interventions in a variety of settings (individually and/or in groups and as part of a multidisciplinary team). Working within a CFHD pathway of care, provide clinical support and supervision to the less experienced SLTs in the team and across the designated pathways of care these can include but are not limited to; Speech, Language and Communication Pathway, Managing Neurodiversity Pathway, Community Childrens Nursing, Physical and Sensory pathway and Vulnerable Childrens Pathway
• Work with Clinical Team Manager to co-ordinate clinic and day to day caseload management andthe provision of student placements.
• Co-ordinate the team audit/monitoring of outcomes for interventions and report to locality lead
• Using a strengths-based approach; ensure clinical effectiveness through the use of evidence-based interventions, goal-based, collaborative practice and routine outcome measures
• Promote/support participation of service users across the service
• Participate in clinical audits and clinical research
• Attend relevant training/development in order to maintain/develop skills and knowledge required of a specialist therapist working in the field of children, maintain up to date HCPC and RCSLT registration

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Full Registration with Health Professions Council
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups

Desirable

• Evidence of successful completion of specialist post graduate short courses relating to paediatric communication disorders including Learning Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Specific Skills

Essential

• Competence in use of alternative and augmentative communication systems
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
• Well-developed concentration skills
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal, ability to plan workshops and teaching sessions appropriately for a variety of personnel or groups
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills to work with complex difficulties. Ability to work closely with clients, families and carers agreeing decision making relevant to the childs management
• To work within infection control and health and safety guidelines in order to deal appropriately with exposure to infectious conditions including MRSA, lice, fleas, halitosis, sputum, body fluids, encountered on a regular basis
• To employ appropriate strategies to manage verbal aggression from patients and carers
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Frequent sitting in a constrained position when working with patients
• Demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients / clients
• Demonstrate skills in handling patients with disabilities
• To have due regard for own personal safety and that of patients / carers, in particular to have regard to moving and handling regulations, restraining policies and ensure the safe positioning of self and others
• Occasional distressing situations, imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the communication difficulties and implications of the same
• Proven ability to employ counselling skills for/to families and carers who have highly complex needs and are under stress
• Demonstrable ability to maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of patients and their families particularly when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of their difficulties and the implications for the future
• Managing children with challenging behaviours including the application of appropriate management strategies
• Ability to work in emotionally hostile environments and handle conflict effectively
• Frequent intense concentration required during observation, assessment of clients and during treatment prolonged periods. In particular, to monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of clients communication, adapting and facilitating according to perceived client needs, including cultural and linguistic differences
• To be able to collate and analyse information from a variety of sources
• To be flexible to the demands of the environment, including unpredictable work patterns, varying caseloads, deadlines and frequent interruptions

Experience

Essential

• Highly developed specialist knowledge (acquired through attending specialist short courses) to enable post holder to work autonomously
• Highly developed specialist knowledge of independent management of complex and highly specialised caseload and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
• In depth knowledge of children with special needs and associated conditions underpinned by current evidence-based practice
• Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment and therapeutic tools relevant to working with children and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
• Ability to make a differential diagnosis, choose appropriate treatments from a range of options and provide specialist intervention and evaluate outcomes by use of evidence-based practice
• Ability to use specialist experience to inform sound clinical judgements/ decision making for case management
• Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
• Proven relevant experience post qualification in managing a complex varied caseload and in working autonomously in the community

Desirable

• Competence in delivering language development training to both professional and untrained staff in the community
• Experience supervising speech and language therapy programme implementation by early years and mainstream school staff
• Experience in team leading and organising a local service/clinic
• Experience of supervising less experienced Speech and Language Therapists
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience working in early years, school age and specialist settings.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Occupational Therapist within the urgent care response and intermediate care service in Torbay. This opportunity allows you to undertake holistic needs-led assessments in partnership with service users, patients and carers.

You will support the management of a team caseload of complex, highly complex and statutory work, and act as an autonomous practitioner evidencing high levels of problem solving, decision making and independent judgement in a variety of community settings and situations.

We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality, and are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues therefore, your role with us will involve Community therapy and Intermediate care work. There is a division between these areas of work,.

To effectively undertake the role, you will be required to work flexibly to ensure a consistent and robust service, which covers seven day working including weekend and bank holiday work, or working in other localities across the bay as necessary to meet the needs of the service.

To explore innovative ways of collaborative working between general practice, health and social services and the private and voluntary sector in line with the Care Trust's integration agenda.

Main duties of the job

• Responsibility for managing an intensive actue caseload.
• Triage and prioritise work according to urgency and establishing presenting risks.
• Assessment and treatment of patients in a variety of community settings, which is mainly the patient's own home, but could incluse nursing homes and residential homes.
• Working with a patient centred approach, taking responsibility for planning , implementing and reviewing OT interventions for patients and making autonomous decisions/recommendations regarding packages of care, equipment provision and ongoing treatment to maintain patients at home, thereby preventing hospital admission. Interventions include manual handling assessment and equipment provision, simple and complex equipment and adaptation prescription.
• To carry out home assessment visits with patients from temporary places of safety, thereby contributing to the planning and facilitation of discharge to their own homes as appropriate.
• Supervisory responsibility for a Band 5 post , Assistant Practitioner or support worker as required.

About us

The Baywide Intermediate Care Team are a large but supportive team who enjoys mentoring team members and students and is passionate about delivering quality care to the housebound patients. We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality, making a difference and helping patients through their recovery and returning back to health and independence. We are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. The team is flexible and promotes a health work/home life balance with Opportunity to work autonomously.

Your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay.Listed are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:

• NHS Pension Scheme
• Childcare at our day nursery
• Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
• Staff Discounts
• Career development and training opportunities
• Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline

If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real assed to Team Torbay and South Devon.#CareToJoinUsTSD

Why work with us

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-8181228-FC&I-A

Job locations

Kings Ash House

Kings Ash Road

Paignton

TQ3 3XZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Valid state registration with Health Professions Council
• Proven post-graduate experience
• Evidence of ability to make decisions under pressure and in stressful situations
• Moving and handling protocols and procedures to include provision of hoists and specialist slings
• Experience of supervision of junior staff and/or OT students
• Highly developed communication skills to include negotiation andexperience of communicating sensitive information e.g. unfavourable assessment outcome

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 description Job responsibilities Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy Valid state registration with Health Professions Council Proven post-graduate experience Evidence of ability to make decisions under pressure and in stressful situations Moving and handling protocols and procedures to include provision of hoists and specialist slings Experience of supervision of junior staff and/or OT students Highly developed communication skills to include negotiation andexperience of communicating sensitive information e.g. unfavourable assessment outcome 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 and training

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Valid state registration with Health Professions Council
• CPD portfolio and evidence of recent post-graduate learning relevant to area of clinical practice
• Experience within the NHS including experience working in a variety of roles, for example orthopaedics, elderly care and musculoskeletal conditions
• Experience in the NHS working in a community setting

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Proven post-graduate experience
• Wheelchair Accreditation
• Pressure care knowledge and prescription of suitable equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and social care
• Understanding of National Service Frameworks for Older People, specifically aspects referring to Stroke, Falls and Intermediate Care.
• Student Placement Educators Course
• Evidence of ability to make decisions under pressure and in stressful situations
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to work on own initiative and without direct supervision and make autonomous decisions
• Evidence of ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of specialised disability equipment
• Therapeutic and manual handling skills
• Detailed understanding of roles of multidisciplinary team members/health and social care agencies
• Understanding of clinical governance issues
• IT skills

Desirable

• Clinical leadership skills
• Recruitment and selection training
• Appraisals and supervision training
• Experience of clinical audit.

Specific Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of vulnerable adults protocols and procedures
• Elderly care / rehabilitation to include multi-pathology and dementia
• Experience of supervision of junior staff and/or OT students

Desirable

• Experience of using standardised assessments, including specialist cognitive assessments
• Crisis intervention/acute medicine/vital signs/ taking baseline observations.
• Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning skills and proven ability to carry out fast track assessments
• Stroke rehabilitation
• Mental Health conditions
• Community rehabilitation
• Experience of the promotion of inter-agency working.
• Experience of initiating change in the workplace
• Experience of seating and postural management

Requirements due to work environment and / or conditions

Essential

• Highly developed communication skills to include negotiation and experience of communicating sensitive information e.g. unfavourable assessment outcomes
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality.

Desirable

• Experience of handling complaints

Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy Valid state registration with Health Professions Council CPD portfolio and evidence of recent post-graduate learning relevant to area of clinical practice Experience within the NHS including experience working in a variety of roles, for example orthopaedics, elderly care and musculoskeletal conditions Experience in the NHS working in a community setting Knowledge and experience Essential Proven post-graduate experience Wheelchair Accreditation Pressure care knowledge and prescription of suitable equipment Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and social care Understanding of National Service Frameworks for Older People, specifically aspects referring to Stroke, Falls and Intermediate Care. Student Placement Educators Course Evidence of ability to make decisions under pressure and in stressful situations Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills Proven ability to work on own initiative and without direct supervision and make autonomous decisions Evidence of ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge of specialised disability equipment Therapeutic and manual handling skills Detailed understanding of roles of multidisciplinary team members/health and social care agencies Understanding of clinical governance issues IT skills Desirable Clinical leadership skills Recruitment and selection training Appraisals and supervision training Experience of clinical audit. Specific Skills Essential Knowledge of vulnerable adults protocols and procedures Elderly care / rehabilitation to include multi-pathology and dementia Experience of supervision of junior staff and/or OT students Desirable Experience of using standardised assessments, including specialist cognitive assessments Crisis intervention/acute medicine/vital signs/ taking baseline observations. Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning skills and proven ability to carry out fast track assessments Stroke rehabilitation Mental Health conditions Community rehabilitation Experience of the promotion of inter-agency working. Experience of initiating change in the workplace Experience of seating and postural management Requirements due to work environment and / or conditions Essential Highly developed communication skills to include negotiation and experience of communicating sensitive information e.g. unfavourable assessment outcomes Ability to make decisions under pressure Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality. Desirable Experience of handling complaints

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Ash House

Kings Ash Road

Paignton

TQ3 3XZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Ash House

Kings Ash Road

Paignton

TQ3 3XZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

If you are looking to begin your career as a hospital pharmacist as a member of a supportive, professional, cohesive team, where training is a priority, come and join us in South Devon. We welcome applications from trainee pharmacists who are due to register in 2026. If you are a pharmacist with more experience, perhaps outside of hospital pharmacy, do get in touch, we are very happy to discuss.

Our foundation pharmacists work on a rotational basis and their training and supervision is provided through a number of collaborative initiatives between TSDFT and Devon Partnership NHS Trust.

Foundation pharmacists are employed by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT), which is an integrated care organisation.

The rotation includes the provision of medicines optimisation services to acute and community hospitals, intermediate care and mental health

The purpose of the foundation pharmacists' role is to develop and utilise the clinical and professional skills defined in the South Devon Pharmacist Foundation Programme in order to provide clinical pharmacist input into medicines optimisation services for patients across all sectors of the healthcare system.

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Main duties of the job

• You will be a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, working within the pharmacy team and alongside the multidisciplinary healthcare teams in each of their rotation placements.
• Work on a rotational basis, gaining competencies and experience as defined by the Foundation Programme. In each rotation you will be supported, mentored and managed by the senior clinical pharmacy team.
• Be competent to practice safely and autonomously at a foundation level within each rotation specialty (competencies and timeframes for assessment and achievement are defined in the Foundation Programme handbook).
• Provide clinically appropriate, patient-centred, evidence based and cost-effective pharmaceutical care to patients in all of your rotational placements.
• The Foundation Programme forms the basis of an innovative career pathway for pharmacists. It has the support of local and national pharmacy leaders and provides foundation pharmacists in South Devon with the opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical and professional skills and experience across a number of healthcare settings while actively utilising these skills supportive teams.

About us

The TSDFT clinical pharmacy team culture is team based, patient focussed, innovative and supportive.

Continuing professional development is expected from all team members and the support for the training and development of pharmacists and technicians through a well-established foundation programme is a key component the team's work.

The team is well integrated with the multidisciplinary teams across the Trust and all team members are expected to represent the pharmacy department and their profession in a visible, approachable and competent manner, demonstrating flexibility, positivity and problem-solving ability as appropriate to their role and competency.

The ward facing clinical pharmacy teams (each consisting of highly specialist, mid-grade and foundation pharmacists, specialist and foundation technicians and ATOs) are supported by and provide clinical support for medicines information, medicines governance, aseptic services, homecare, high cost drugs, dispensary and dispatch teams.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

• The wide scope of this role is not an expectation of where the post holder will start but where they aim to be after 2 years of rotation through the Foundation Programme.The duties and responsibilities defined below are not an exhaustive list and may change in order to meet the needs of the organisation. For a more detailed description of clinical skills and professional attributes expected of a competent foundation pharmacist, see the Foundation Programme handbook.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships, which inspire confidence in clinical pharmacy and the pharmacy department, with staff and patients in all rotation specialties.
• Actively participate in the Foundation Programme in order to achieve the skills and competencies defined within it
• Working closely with pharmacy technicians and assistants, provide pharmacist support for discharge facilitation and reuse of patients own medicines
• Develop, lead and provide support for quality improvement projects and audits related to medicines optimisation and prescribing
• Provide timely and accurate advice on prescribing issues and evidence-based prescribing in accordance with local and national guidance and policy, including the South and West Devon Joint Formulary

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 and Training

Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• Specialised training in clinical pharmacy
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Special Experience

Essential

• Experience and understanding of clinical pharmacy in any sector
• Previous participation in quality improvement and or audit projects

Desirable

• Experience of clinical pharmacy experience in acute, intermediate and primary care settings
• Understanding of the role of medicines optimisation teams in acute, intermediate and primary care and mental health settings

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)-proven ability to communicate with patients, carers and all levels of healthcare professionals

Skills

Essential

• Organisational, time management and prioritisation skills

Skills

Essential

• Good team member (both inter and intra-disciplinary)

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to lead the education, training and professional development of our pharmacy technical workforce. Working closely with the pharmacy leadership team, you will develop, coordinate and deliver high-quality education programmes for trainee pharmacy technicians, pharmacy support staff and registered pharmacy technicians, supporting apprenticeships, foundation training and ongoing professional development.

You will play a key role in shaping the future pharmacy workforce by promoting a positive learning culture, ensuring training meets national standards and regulatory requirements, and supporting the development of extended roles and career pathways. Alongside your education responsibilities, you will provide professional leadership, line management and mentorship, contribute to quality improvement initiatives and maintain your own clinical and technical practice to support the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred pharmacy services.

Any successful applicant for the above post will be expected to participate in flexible working which will include weekend, late duty and bank holiday rotas.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the delivery, development and evaluation of education and training programmes for the pharmacy technical workforce.
• Coordinate the training and assessment of trainee pharmacy technicians, pharmacy support staff, apprentices and registered pharmacy technicians.
• Act as an Educational Supervisor, mentor and coach, supporting learners and staff throughout their development.
• Ensure education and training programmes meet General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), apprenticeship and national workforce standards.
• Develop and promote career development pathways, supporting advanced and extended roles for pharmacy technicians and support staff.
• Line manage and support members of the education and training team, fostering a positive learning culture.
• Work collaboratively with pharmacy, multidisciplinary and external education partners
• Identify workforce learning needs and develop education strategies that support service priorities and workforce planning.
• Lead and contribute to quality improvement, audit and service development initiatives relating to education and workforce development.
• Ensure accurate training records are maintained and provide reports on education, competency and compliance as required.
• Support recruitment, induction and onboarding of new pharmacy staff.
• Maintain professional registration, competence and clinical credibility through continuing professional development and participation in pharmacy services where appropriate.

About us

Why Work With Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming, innovative and patient-focused pharmacy team at Torbay Hospital, part of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. As an integrated health and care organisation, we are committed to developing our workforce, embracing innovation and delivering high-quality care for our local community. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and shape pharmacy education and training, supporting the development of the pharmacy workforce and influencing the future of our services. We are passionate about helping our staff reach their full potential, offering a supportive culture, opportunities for professional development and strong multidisciplinary working. Set on the beautiful South Devon coast, Torbay also offers an exceptional quality of life, with stunning beaches, countryside and excellent opportunities to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed Job description for full vacancy details and additional information in reference to the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the GPHC
• BTEC level 3 Diploma or equivalent
• Accredited checking technician

Desirable

• Medicines management trained
• level 4 qualification in learning and development
• management qualification or equivalent

Specific skills

Essential

• 2 years post graduated

Desirable

• two years of managerial and supervisory experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Mentoring and tutoring skills
• hospital pharmacy knowledge, pharmacy practice and legislation

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 (opens in a new window).

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographers to join our high-performing, patient-focused radiotherapy service.

This is an exciting opportunity for newly qualified or early-career radiographers to begin or continue their radiotherapy career within a welcoming, supportive and forward-thinking department. You will be supported to develop confidence, competence and clinical skills across treatment and pre-treatment areas while delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality care to our patients.

You will be joining at a transformative and exciting phase of service development. Our department is at the forefront of innovation, with:

• Expanding the use of Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT) to more body-sites on
• Expanding the use of the new electronic patient record system, utilising electronic communication with patients.
• The commissioning of a new, state-of-the-art Treatment Planning System

As a Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer, you will be fully supported through both the Trust preceptorship programme and our local radiotherapy-specific preceptorship pathway. You will be allocated a named mentor within the department to provide regular guidance, supervision and encouragement as you consolidate your skills, build confidence and progress in your professional development.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver safe, accurate and high-quality radiotherapy treatment as part of the linear accelerator team, with support and supervision appropriate to your stage of development.
• Rotate through treatment and pre-treatment areas, including RT-CT and pre-treatment data entry, developing skills across the patient pathway.
• Support the planning and delivery of radiotherapy across a range of tumour sites, working within departmental protocols and under the guidance of experienced radiographers.
• Contribute to effective patient workflow and day-to-day service delivery, escalating appropriately and working collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team.
• Work flexibly in line with service demands, including extended hours, weekends, and Bank Holidays.
• Provide consistently exceptional, patient-centred care, ensuring compassion, dignity, and professionalism at all times.

About us

You will join a friendly, supportive and professional multi-disciplinary team recognised for kindness, collaboration and excellent patient care.

Band 5 radiographers are supported through the Trust preceptorship programme and a local radiotherapy-specific pathway, with structured learning, regular review, protected support and a named mentor to guide development.

You will have access to CPD and education opportunities including competency-based training, involvement in service improvement, audit and research.

The department is equipped with modern technology, including two matched Elekta Versa linacs, Mosaiq, Pinnacle TPS transitioning to Eclipse, Limbus AI, and a Canon Aquilion CT scanner.

Specialist roles include Support and Information, Urology, Colorectal and Gynaecology Specialist Radiographers, with independent prescribing expertise within the team.

We have a strong culture of innovation and research, including involvement in an award-winning late effects service, a dedicated Research Radiographer within Oncology Research and Development, and active participation in clinical trials.

Future plans include commissioning a new Treatment Planning System and progressing towards back-to-back linear accelerator replacements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for motivated, caring and professional individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent patient-centred care. You may be newly qualified, approaching qualification, or looking to develop your early career within a department that will support you to grow in confidence and capability.

For more information see the job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Degree or PgDip in Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of College Radiographer DCR(T)
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of CPD
• A thorough and detailed knowledge of principles and concept underpinning the broad range of applications and techniques used in radiotherapy
• Able to communicate complex information, requiring empathy and reassurance
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team
• Experience of working with a range of radiotherapy equipment
• Experience using online IGRT inc CBCT
• Experienced in a range of treatment techniques e.g. Palliative, VMAT, DIBH

Desirable

• Additional relevant short specialist courses
• Experience of working with Elekta linacs

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 (opens in a new window).

Job summary

The primary function of this role is to provide a high standard of physiotherapy, to people with stroke and neurological conditions in the inpatient acute and rehab stroke units and in the Community Stroke and Neuro Rehab Team.

You will provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment, including the assessment of people with complex physical disability.

Main duties of the job

This post will form part of a Neuro Physiotherapy rotation, which also includes:

• Rotation through different parts of the Stroke and Neuro service.
• There may be a requirement to work within different service areas as workload demands
• The post-holder will provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment including assessment of people with complex physical disability
• This role includes shifts rostered to work Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
• We may consider a band 5-6 developmental post depending on experience.

About us

The Acute stroke unit is based at Torbay Hospital and admits 650 people with stroke each year; the stroke and neuro rehabilitation unit is at Templer ward Newton Abbot Hospital and admits 240 people with stroke each year. Templer ward is a rehab unit with 15 stroke beds and 5 neuro rehab beds.

The community teams with sites at Paignton and Newton Abbot provide a stroke ESD service as well as a service for urgent input for people with other neurological conditions and longer-term rehabilitation.

On the wards the post holder will be expected to contribute to providing rehabilitation to all patients. There is an expectation that when working in the community the post holder will see an average of at least 4 community visits per day with a higher number of contacts when seeing people as outpatients or using remote technology

Why work with us- Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Job description

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.

Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties (e.g. Full driving licence and vehicle).

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
• Current HCPC certificate
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field in rotations
• Post-graduate experiences including experience as a junior in a broad rotational post. Providing a broad range of experience in orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
• Experience of providing stroke care in the UK at a minimum of band 5 level

Desirable

• Previous experience, at Band 6 level, in stroke or neurology

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal, neurological and older people condition
• To possess expert therapeutic handling skills
• Proven ability to work as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team
• Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors
• Basic resuscitation, updated annually
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Standard keyboard skills
• Presentation skills
• Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines
• Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills
• Able to maintain judgement under pressure
• Ability to work in the community without direct supervision
• Able to contribute to weekend working rota
• Must have a current driving licence and be able to transport self and occasionally passengers or equipment by vehicle within the community

Desirable

• To be able to provide education and advice on ergonomic risk assessment and continuing management, to patients and members of the multidisciplinary team / family /carers
• Experience of implementation of clinical guidelines

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

This role will lead the implementation, improvement and development of medical e-Rostering across the Trust, ensuring the programme is delivered in line with agreed objectives, governance arrangements, timescales, benefits and service requirements. The post holder will provide project, business administration, service improvement and development expertise, translating operational requirements into practical delivery plans and embedding sustainable business-as-usual arrangements.

The post holder will work with clinical, operational, corporate and external stakeholders to support change, standardise processes, strengthen governance and improve the quality, consistency and efficiency of medical workforce services.

They will act as a key point of contact for medical e-Rostering, providing specialist advice, guidance, reporting and escalation support to ensure workforce issues, risks and opportunities for improvement are identified and addressed.

The post holder will support Medical Workforce issues, including queries relating to medical and dental terms and conditions, rota compliance, working patterns, job planning alignment and workforce processes. They will work closely with other members of the medical workforce service to provide accurate advice, identify themes and risks, support consistent decision-making and ensure issues are escalated and resolved in line with Trust policy, governance requirements and best practice.

Main duties of the job

Lead the implementation, improvement and development of the medical e-Rostering system, ensuring robust programme planning, governance, reporting, stakeholder engagement, benefits realisation and transition to business as usual.

Working with the Head of Medical Workforce, be responsible for project initiation, planning, delivery, implementation, risk and issue management, benefits tracking, project closure and post-implementation review.

Work with Care Groups to develop standardised, efficient and compliant rostering processes that meet service needs, improve user experience and support effective deployment of the medical workforce.

Lead improvement and development activity across the medical e-Rostering programme, using structured project management, service improvement and change management approaches to deliver measurable outcomes.

About us

Why Work With Us

Work with Medical Workforce Officers, managers and clinicians to align job planning, rota management and e-Rostering processes, ensuring information is accurate, compliant, effectively monitored and used to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-8242214-CORP

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and responsibilities

Communication and working relationships

To be able to articulate the compelling need to change and the value of e-Rostering in communications with all levels of staff. To act as an enabler and change agent, leading the team to influence, negotiate and manage change in a proactive and positive way.

Communicates information at all levels including the delivery of presentations and training workshops across Care Groups on a regular basis concerning the eRostering Project that can be highly complex, sensitive and confidential.

To be the contact for medical e-Rostering for the Trust and to carry out project duties being responsible for presenting accurate, relevant and effective information and representing the Trust in a professional and responsible manner.

As the expert in their field presents, explains and relays information to different groups in a variety of different environments where the subject matter may be contentious and where there may be a need to manage conflict and diffuse confrontation e.g. New ways of working, especially when introducing automated approaches, staff who are resistant to change.

Develop, agree and implement a communications strategy for the project implementation.

To be the key contact, fostering a good working relationship between the Trust and the external eRostering System supplier.

Act as an advocate of change, by educating, informing and coaching staff and managers where appropriate.

Analytical and judgement

To lead in providing, receiving and analysing complex roster information and to find solutions or resolve barriers to understanding.

Review on an ongoing basis, progress of e-rostering implementation, identifying where there is risk that project objectives or timescales will not be met, taking remedial action to bring the project back on track and that benefits are realised.

Exercise judgement when analysing complex business, workforce, system and service requirements, evaluating a range of options and making clear recommendations to support improvement, risk reduction, operational delivery and sustainable change.

Develop and agree a clear exit strategy ensuring the benefits of eRostering continue to be realised following implementation.

Evaluate system benefits, adoption, data quality, user experience and process compliance, producing reports, dashboards and recommendations where required.

Drive continuous improvement by analysing rostering data, identifying issues and opportunities, implementing solutions and monitoring impact.

Take ownership of escalated risks and issues, handling until an acceptable resolution is achieved and escalating when necessary

Influence business thinking and support the development of e-Rostering, job planning and medical workforce processes, ensuring approaches are aligned to operational objectives, workforce planning, organisational design, productivity and resource plans.

Planning and organisation

Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of a complex programme of work, identifying interdependencies, organisational impacts, resource requirements, risks and contingency arrangements.

Chair the medical e-Rostering working group, including setting agendas, coordinating papers, facilitating discussion, agreeing and monitoring actions, reviewing risks and issues, and ensuring appropriate escalation through project and Trust governance routes.

Develop and maintain programme plans, action logs, risk registers, issue logs, benefits trackers, highlight reports and decision records for senior management and governance forums.

Manage conflicting priorities, using strong organisational, communication and project management skills to ensure complex technical and workforce information is translated into clear business terms.

Planning and implementing Go Live and Post Go Live activities.

Lead specialty, supplier and stakeholder meetings, ensuring actions are agreed, monitored and completed, and that changing priorities, risks and issues are escalated appropriately.

Physical skills

Standard Keyboard skills

Patient and client care

Incidental patient contact

Policy and service development

Responsible for developing and embedding controls, standard operating procedures, governance arrangements and service measures to maintain quality, compliance and a successful transition into business as usual once implementation is completed.

Develop all policies, procedures and protocols relating to the implementation of e-rostering for doctors.

Identify and apply local and national good practice in e-Rostering, service improvement, digital transformation and business administration, ensuring learning is disseminated effectively and proposals are made for local adoption where they support value, quality and efficiency.

Together with the Head of Medical Workforce, scope, plan, implement and evaluate delivery of the programme, using knowledge of project management, business administration, service improvement and best practice across clinical and non-clinical areas.

Develop a detailed understanding of Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service. Advising managers on implications of change management programmes including workforce development, modernisation and work or role redesign.

Collate user requirements and produce specifications, process maps, implementation documentation, standard operating procedures and business readiness materials.

Finance, equipment and other resources

Under the direction of the Head of Medical Workforce, support procurement, supplier management, contract monitoring and value-for-money arrangements for the medical e-Rostering system and associated workforce systems.

Monitor resources, expenditure and benefits within areas of responsibility, ensuring services are managed within agreed budgets and that financial, procurement and resource implications are reported appropriately.

People management and training

Provide professional advice, coaching, support and guidance to managers, clinicians, medical workforce colleagues and end users in the implementation, improvement and business-as-usual operation of the e-Rostering system.

Ensure effective systems, processes, guidance and training are in place so staff are competent, compliant and able to deliver an efficient, customer-focused and continuously improving service.

Use specialist knowledge and experience to ensure that decisions taken are in the Trusts best interests

Information technology and administrative duties

Use and administer relevant medical workforce and digital systems, including Allocate e-Rota, Allocate Exception Reporting, L2P job planning, PREP revalidation and appraisals and medical e-Rostering, ensuring data is accurate, secure and used to support reporting, assurance and service improvement.

Research and development

Maintain own continuing professional development in project management, service improvement, digital transformation, medical workforce systems and NHS workforce policy.

Undertake audits, service evaluations, post-implementation reviews and benefits assessments to inform continuous improvement across the Medical Workforce Service.

Freedom to act

Work autonomously within agreed objectives and governance arrangements, using judgement to plan strategically, tactically and creatively and to prioritise work programmes in the face of competing demands.

Be accountable for delegated programme decisions and actions, acting independently and using initiative while escalating significant risks, issues, resource constraints or decisions requiring senior approval to the Head of Medical Workforce Service.

Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and responsibilities Communication and working relationships To be able to articulate the compelling need to change and the value of e-Rostering in communications with all levels of staff. To act as an enabler and change agent, leading the team to influence, negotiate and manage change in a proactive and positive way. Communicates information at all levels including the delivery of presentations and training workshops across Care Groups on a regular basis concerning the eRostering Project that can be highly complex, sensitive and confidential. To be the contact for medical e-Rostering for the Trust and to carry out project duties being responsible for presenting accurate, relevant and effective information and representing the Trust in a professional and responsible manner. As the expert in their field presents, explains and relays information to different groups in a variety of different environments where the subject matter may be contentious and where there may be a need to manage conflict and diffuse confrontation e.g. New ways of working, especially when introducing automated approaches, staff who are resistant to change. Develop, agree and implement a communications strategy for the project implementation. To be the key contact, fostering a good working relationship between the Trust and the external eRostering System supplier. Act as an advocate of change, by educating, informing and coaching staff and managers where appropriate. Analytical and judgement To lead in providing, receiving and analysing complex roster information and to find solutions or resolve barriers to understanding. Review on an ongoing basis, progress of e-rostering implementation, identifying where there is risk that project objectives or timescales will not be met, taking remedial action to bring the project back on track and that benefits are realised. Exercise judgement when analysing complex business, workforce, system and service requirements, evaluating a range of options and making clear recommendations to support improvement, risk reduction, operational delivery and sustainable change. Develop and agree a clear exit strategy ensuring the benefits of eRostering continue to be realised following implementation. Evaluate system benefits, adoption, data quality, user experience and process compliance, producing reports, dashboards and recommendations where required. Drive continuous improvement by analysing rostering data, identifying issues and opportunities, implementing solutions and monitoring impact. Take ownership of escalated risks and issues, handling until an acceptable resolution is achieved and escalating when necessary Influence business thinking and support the development of e-Rostering, job planning and medical workforce processes, ensuring approaches are aligned to operational objectives, workforce planning, organisational design, productivity and resource plans. Planning and organisation Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of a complex programme of work, identifying interdependencies, organisational impacts, resource requirements, risks and contingency arrangements. Chair the medical e-Rostering working group, including setting agendas, coordinating papers, facilitating discussion, agreeing and monitoring actions, reviewing risks and issues, and ensuring appropriate escalation through project and Trust governance routes. Develop and maintain programme plans, action logs, risk registers, issue logs, benefits trackers, highlight reports and decision records for senior management and governance forums. Manage conflicting priorities, using strong organisational, communication and project management skills to ensure complex technical and workforce information is translated into clear business terms. Planning and implementing Go Live and Post Go Live activities. Lead specialty, supplier and stakeholder meetings, ensuring actions are agreed, monitored and completed, and that changing priorities, risks and issues are escalated appropriately. Physical skills Standard Keyboard skills Patient and client care Incidental patient contact Policy and service development Responsible for developing and embedding controls, standard operating procedures, governance arrangements and service measures to maintain quality, compliance and a successful transition into business as usual once implementation is completed. Develop all policies, procedures and protocols relating to the implementation of e-rostering for doctors. Identify and apply local and national good practice in e-Rostering, service improvement, digital transformation and business administration, ensuring learning is disseminated effectively and proposals are made for local adoption where they support value, quality and efficiency. Together with the Head of Medical Workforce, scope, plan, implement and evaluate delivery of the programme, using knowledge of project management, business administration, service improvement and best practice across clinical and non-clinical areas. Develop a detailed understanding of Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service. Advising managers on implications of change management programmes including workforce development, modernisation and work or role redesign. Collate user requirements and produce specifications, process maps, implementation documentation, standard operating procedures and business readiness materials. Finance, equipment and other resources Under the direction of the Head of Medical Workforce, support procurement, supplier management, contract monitoring and value-for-money arrangements for the medical e-Rostering system and associated workforce systems. Monitor resources, expenditure and benefits within areas of responsibility, ensuring services are managed within agreed budgets and that financial, procurement and resource implications are reported appropriately. People management and training Provide professional advice, coaching, support and guidance to managers, clinicians, medical workforce colleagues and end users in the implementation, improvement and business-as-usual operation of the e-Rostering system. Ensure effective systems, processes, guidance and training are in place so staff are competent, compliant and able to deliver an efficient, customer-focused and continuously improving service. Use specialist knowledge and experience to ensure that decisions taken are in the Trusts best interests Information technology and administrative duties Use and administer relevant medical workforce and digital systems, including Allocate e-Rota, Allocate Exception Reporting, L2P job planning, PREP revalidation and appraisals and medical e-Rostering, ensuring data is accurate, secure and used to support reporting, assurance and service improvement. Research and development Maintain own continuing professional development in project management, service improvement, digital transformation, medical workforce systems and NHS workforce policy. Undertake audits, service evaluations, post-implementation reviews and benefits assessments to inform continuous improvement across the Medical Workforce Service. Freedom to act Work autonomously within agreed objectives and governance arrangements, using judgement to plan strategically, tactically and creatively and to prioritise work programmes in the face of competing demands. Be accountable for delegated programme decisions and actions, acting independently and using initiative while escalating significant risks, issues, resource constraints or decisions requiring senior approval to the Head of Medical Workforce Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in business administration, project management, service improvement, workforce systems or a related discipline.
• Experience of leading or supporting implementation, improvement and maintenance of digital workforce, e-Rostering, project or business administration systems within a complex organisation, preferably within the NHS.
• Ability to lead complex project, business administration, improvement and development activity across a wide range of individuals and professional groups,

Desirable

• Project management, change management, service improvement, such as PRINCE2, Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, QSIR,
• HR CIPD Level 5 or equivalent.

Person Specification Qualifications & Experience Essential Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in business administration, project management, service improvement, workforce systems or a related discipline. Experience of leading or supporting implementation, improvement and maintenance of digital workforce, e-Rostering, project or business administration systems within a complex organisation, preferably within the NHS. Ability to lead complex project, business administration, improvement and development activity across a wide range of individuals and professional groups, Desirable Project management, change management, service improvement, such as PRINCE2, Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, QSIR, HR CIPD Level 5 or equivalent.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Care to join our Facilities Management team as a Facilities Assistant?

You will carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of professional cleaning, catering and patient support activities.

At all times the position demands the respect of patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality.

You will:

• Communicate and work with Hospital staff and Patients to include members of the public and external contacts , Facilities Manager, Matron, ward manager and ward staff and other colleagues in the Trust
• Work without direct supervision and work within the schedules prepared by the facilities management team.
• You can make decisions regarding the order of their work to fit in with area procedures, priorities and patient needs.

4 x hour shift - Tues - Fri

Main duties of the job

• To carry out all routine and ad-hoc cleaning duties including infection control procedures.
• To work within and complete the Trust Cleaning Method Statement Manual.
• To prepare and provide a food delivery service to patients, visitors and staff as requested.
• Carry out all tasks according to policies and food safety guide inclusive of HACCP.
• To provide a collection and delivery service, for relevant service departments.
• Cleaning and safe storage of all Patient support equipment including medical gases and replace as required.
• To provide patient transportation within site area when required to include cadavers.
• Handling all types of linen to provide to wards and associated areas and other laundry duties
• Assist with the unloading of supplies, correct storage, and distribution to departments.
• Use all PPE as required. These may include gloves, aprons, masks, and headwear and other items.
• Reporting relevant pest infestations, equipment faults and need for repairs.

About us

Care to Join Us?

Working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.

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Supporting our patients, staff and visitors, in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To carry out all routine cleaning duties in accordance with the agreed cleaning work schedule and task frequencies to maintain National cleaning standards, present and future guidelines
• To ensure that any cleaning rectification activity is undertaken promptly and thoroughly within the agreed timescale and standards
• Cleaning of wards will be expected
• To provide appropriate dietary needs and food delivery service to patients, visitors and staff as requested. Service of beverages and snacks throughout the day
• Distribution, collection and collation of menu cards
• Cleaning of catering areas and all associated equipment, clearing, washing and storage of crockery, cutlery and equipment in relation to the food and beverage service
• To conduct routine security checks, checking that all outside lighting is working, assist with fire alarm testing, firefighting equipment checks, and ensuring the cleanliness of site vehicles

Please see our attached job description and person specification form for full details.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience within a professional cleaning role

Desirable

• Have an understanding of COSHH regulations

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Numeracy and Literacy skills

Desirable

• Qualification in Food Hygiene level 2 or equivalent

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Macmillan Review Radiographer (Therapeutic) to join our radiotherapy team. You will play a key role in delivering specialist, radiographer-led support for patients receiving radiotherapy across a range of tumour sites. Working within agreed governance frameworks and scope of practice, you will assess and manage treatment-related side effects, escalate concerns appropriately, and provide holistic information and support to patients and carers throughout the pathway.

We are also pleased to consider applicants who are not yet able to fully evidence the essential Band 7 criteria, through a supported Band 6 to Band 7 development pathway. Progression to Band 7 will be subject to successful completion of the agreed competencies, training and education requirements, and demonstration of the knowledge, skills and experience needed for the substantive Band 7 role.

If you are passionate about delivering compassionate, patient-centred radiotherapy care and are ready to develop your specialist practice, we would love to hear from you.

Provisional interview dates - Tuesday 15th Sept and Thursday 17th Sept

Subject to AFC job matching

Main duties of the job

• You will deliver radiographer-led review clinics for patients receiving radiotherapy and chemoradiotherapy.
• You will manage a defined caseload, assessing side effects, identifying risks and escalating concerns appropriately.
• You will provide specialist advice, information and emotional support to patients and carers throughout the radiotherapy pathway.
• You will complete accurate documentation, toxicity scoring, treatment summaries, referrals and discharge information.
• You will contribute to pathway coordination, service improvement, audit, governance, education, Macmillan reporting and late effects support.

About us

Why Work With Us

Our Radiotherapy Department provides patient-centred, technically advanced and compassionate care for people affected by cancer. As a small and supportive team, we work closely across professional groups to deliver high-quality care throughout the radiotherapy pathway. Staff often comment on the kindness within the department and the close working relationships that make it a welcoming and collaborative place to work. You will be part of a team that values personalised care, proactive toxicity management, education, quality improvement and continuity for patients and carers.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this position, please see attached jobdescription and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualification and Experience

Essential

• HCPC registered therapeutic radiographer.
• BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography / DCR(T) or equivalent qualification.
• MSc qualification in clinical subject or equivalent experience
• MSc qualification/training in management / leadership or equivalent experience
• Evidence of significant post-registration clinical experience in therapeutic radiography.
• Advanced Communication skills
• Evidence of CPD and post-registration development relevant to radiotherapy review, information/support.
• Radiotherapy on-treatment review qualification/ competency, or evidence of working towards an agreed competency pathway.
• Registered independent non-medical prescriber (or willingness to undertake on appointment).

Desirable

• Leadership, coaching, counselling or teaching qualification
• Macmillan professional development activity or experience in a Macmillan-supported role.
• Consent training
• BSI Internal Auditor training
• Advanced Clinical examination skills qualification
• Teaching/lecturing at pre and post graduate level

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 (opens in a new window).

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking practice. Corner Place Surgery is a well-established practice of over 16,000 patients in the heart of Paignton. We take pride in delivering high quality care whilst maintaining sustainable working conditions for the whole team. We are friendly, hardworking, innovative, enjoy working together and have an experienced team with an excellent clinical skill mix of 8 Partners, 4 Salaried GPs, 2 Clinical Pharmacist's, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, a Paramedic and a highly trained nursing team, along with a supportive and dynamic administration team.

We are looking for a Phlebotomist with a caring nature and proactive professional manner to provide a high standard of care for our patients. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with good communication skills and a commitment to working as part of a strong and effective team.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This advert is placed on behalf on one of our health service providers. Your application form will be forwarded to the organisation and any future correspondence will be made by the employing organisation.

Please note that Corner Place Surgery does not operate an Agenda for change pay scheme

Main duties of the job

• Working to Practice protocols, to take blood samples from patients as required by
• doctors or nurses. This will include INR near-patient testing and monitoring.
• Appropriate training will be provided if required.
• To undertake additional healthcare related duties as requested, such as blood
• pressure monitoring, according to protocols provided and completion of appropriate
• training. To maintain accurate computer records. To actively participate in clinical
• and practice meetings. To keep the Treatment Room in a clean and tidy state in
• accordance with the Practice Infection Control standards. To process and record
• specimens for courier collection. To undertake other duties as and when required
• Please note that there is a requirement to be flexible and help to provide cover for holidays and sickness.

About us

Corner Place Surgery is a dynamic, forward-thinking and well-established practice of just over 16,000 patients in the heart of Paignton. We take pride in delivering high quality care whilst maintaining sustainable working conditions for the whole team. We are friendly, hardworking, innovative, enjoy working together and have an experienced team with an excellent clinical skill mix of 8 Partners, 4 Salaried GPs, 2 Clinical Pharmacist's, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, a Paramedic and a highly trained nursing team, along with a supportive and dynamic administration team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Frequent exposure to body fluids, e.g., blood and urine
• Occasional exposure to aggressive behaviour
• Frequent use of computer screens
• The Postholder/s should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge
• patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. Any breach of
• patient confidentiality would constitute gross misconduct and result in dismissal
• To work as a Phlebotomist within a General Practice setting and be part of the
• Primary Healthcare team providing high-quality and forward-
• thinking care to meet the needs of the practice population. Whilst phlebotomy cover
• is sought, additional Healthcare Assistant skills would be of value.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• QualificationsGCSE or equivalent to grade C or above.

Knowledge

Essential

• Trained in venepuncture.
• Demonstrates an understanding of primary care.
• Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to handle simple medical equipment and undertake phlebotomy (dexterity and manipulation skills).
• Frequent requirement for light physical effort for short periods.
• Ability to work within manual-handling policy.

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).

Job summary

As a Physical Activity Specialist you will work within the Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide specialist physical activity and behaviour change support to patients living with obesity, helping them to access a programme of specialised, non-surgical treatment and support.

The role involves supporting individuals on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, to develop sustainable lifestyle changes in order to achieve and maintain weight loss, reduce co-morbidities and increase quality of life by addressing all factors associated with maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including psychosocial functioning . This includes using specific approaches and skills to support behaviour change along with signposting and supporting access to appropriate services.

The role involves working within a range of clinical and community venues across Torbay and South Devon

Main duties of the job

• To provide group and tailored physical activity support to individuals attending Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management programmes in a variety of community venues across both Torbay and South Devon.
• To assess participants level of fitness and physical performance prior to, during and at the end of their engagement with the Tier 3 service.
• To develop and deliver a range of physical activity education sessions within the Tier 3 group programme.
• To regularly feedback and discuss the progress of individual patients with the wider Level 3 multi-disciplinary team.

About us

Why Work With Us

The Specialist Weight Management Service is commissioned to provide a Tier 3 weight management programme to eligible residents within the geographical boundaries of Torbay and South Devon. Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust serves a 250,000 population with a large District General Hospital at its heart

Job description

Job responsibilities

• For full list of duties, please see job description.
• Undertake fitness and physical performance assessments of overweight and obese patients who have already been medically screened to exclude underlying pathologies, assessing readiness to engage in physical activity and assessing functional fitness capacity.
• - Develop and supervise personalised physical activity and training programmes, specifically targeted for the management of patients living with obesity and/or diabetes.
• - Identify and address barriers to physical activity. This may include motivational, accessibility, financial issues or concerns about safety to exercise in the context of their health problems.
• - Reinforce psychological strategies employed within the group programme when working with patients, using coaching skills and strategies.
• - To deliver group-based exercise sessions as part of the multi-component weight management programme, providing support and encouragement for patients to achieve their personal physical activity goals.
• - To provide 1-2-1 physical activity support enabling those patients for whom a group-based weight management programme would be inappropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to honours degree level in Exercise Sports Science or equivalent professional experience
• Level 4 specialist instructor qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• oSubstantial experience of working with clients in an exercise or leisure industry
• oExperience of working with people with physical and/or mental health problems including low motivation, anxiety and low self esteem
• oExperience in consultation, goal setting and supporting behaviour change

Skills

Essential

• oExperience of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email
• oExperience of delivering presentations to groups
• oProven experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team