Welcome to Occupational Therapy Opportunities in Devon
Devon is a premier hub for Allied Health Professionals in the South West. Offering a strategic blend of stunning coastal landscapes and rolling moorland, it provides the perfect backdrop for Occupational Therapists to develop their clinical expertise. With good rail and road links to Plymouth, Bristol, and the South West, it is an ideal location for clinicians seeking a high-quality lifestyle alongside a rewarding professional career.
Devon presents a diverse range of Occupational Therapy opportunities across acute hospital settings, community reablement teams, mental health services, and specialist social care. Whether you are a Band 5 looking for rotational experience, a Band 6 specialist in community or mental health OT, or a Lead Occupational Therapist seeking a management challenge, the region offers a wealth of clinical choice.
Key NHS Trusts for Occupational Therapists in Devon
Devon's healthcare landscape is anchored by major NHS Trusts that prioritise occupation-focused rehabilitation and multidisciplinary teamwork:
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Providing OT services across Exeter and Northern Devon, including acute inpatient rehabilitation, frailty assessment, and specialist discharge planning within an integrated care model.
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust - Centred at Derriford Hospital, a major trauma centre with extensive acute OT rotations in neurosurgery, trauma, and complex rehabilitation.
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust - A pioneer in integrated care, providing seamless OT across hospital and community settings, with a strong focus on reablement, home assessments, and older adult services.
Private Sector and Social Care Roles
Beyond the NHS, Your World provides access to exclusive private-sector OT roles in independent clinics and community care organisations throughout Devon.
