Job Summary
This is a permanent role within the DTA Pathway. Livewell Southwest is one of the largest independent social enterprises in England. We work as part of the NHS family in a similar way to GPs, dentists and pharmacies. Our 3,000-strong workforce delivers health and social care to people in Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon, as well as some specialist services to people living in parts of Cornwall and Devon.
Livewell Southwest champions a positive work‑life balance and offers multiple flexible working options.
Livewell Southwest is currently looking for 2 Band 6 Physiotherapist within its Discharge to Assess Pathway.
Working alongside Physiotherapist, Social Workers, Nurses, and Community Care Workers will be required to undertake functional and statutory assessments on behalf of Livewell SW.
Livewell Southwest is fully committed to an integrated health and social care workforce which operates a shared skills model, whilst adhering to the core principles of therapeutic role.
Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with a can‑do attitude to join our award‑winning patient‑centred team. DTA are committed to client‑centred care and have a culture of shared learning, integrated working and promote positive risk‑taking.
Occupational Therapy is a valued discipline within the MDT and you will gain great satisfaction in using your therapeutic skills, in collaboration with trusted health and social care colleagues, to work with patients during their reablement journey. We have many exciting projects, opportunities to expand and develop knowledge, skills and your career within the service.
All Livewell Therapy staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Staff are supported with regular training programmes to meet team competencies, as well as encouragement to attend relevant professional courses and engage in service development.
About Us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award‑winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD, training pathways, leadership programmes, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarship. Our induction and preceptorship programmes ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro‑diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Details
Date posted: 22 January 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pa, pro‑rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: B9832-2026-PTA-1552
Job locations:
* 200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY
Job Responsibilities
As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist you will play a critical role in the Discharge to Assess multidisciplinary team.
We will consider applications for people seeking full and part time posts and flexible hours.
Work with the wider MDT to provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions.
To provide a specialist, high quality therapy service within Discharge to Assess Team.
To provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and education to individuals who may have a range of conditions and presentations.
To provide advice, signposting, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, patients, carers, relatives, or other non‑professional contacts.
To be an integral member of the MDT providing education, training and dissemination of information to all healthcare professionals.
To be an autonomous practitioner, holding a caseload and working without direct supervision.
To continue own professional development in line with HCPC regulations.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Working as a member of an MDT with the ability to work flexibly
* Extensive clinical experience in health and/or social care
* OT treatment planning
* Documented evidence of CPD
* Advanced post registration experience in a health and social care setting
* Multi pathology assessment
* Home and community assessments
* Effective caseload management and discharge planning
* Management, leadership and supervisory skills
Desirable
* Experience of working with staff from other agencies
* Experience of supervision of junior staff and/or assistants
* Orthotics and splinting including fabrication of thermoplastic splints
* Risk assessment in a variety of settings
* Assessment for standard prescription wheelchairs, static seating and pressure care
* Assessment of posture and positioning
* Managing service development projects
* Working in and facilitation of groups
* Innovative
* Leadership qualities
Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC Registration
* Evidence of on‑going education and professional development
* Computer literate
* Recognised qualification in written and spoken English if this is not first language
* Clinical Educator
* Evidence of post graduate training/ ongoing professional development through formal/informal short courses.
* Wheelchair Accreditation
Desirable
* Recognised first‑line management/leadership qualification
* Membership of relevant special interest groups
* ECDL or equivalent
* Current valid UK driving licence
* Basic Food Hygiene training
Specific skills
Essential
* Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
* Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
* Supervisory and appraisal skills
* Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
* Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
* Skills in clinical assessment, intervention and evaluation
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Ability to work flexibly
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to be creative and transpose established treatment methods into a home rehab setting
* Ability to work in teams
* Knowledge and use of complex manual handling techniques and strategies including manual handling plans and risk assessments.
* Knowledge of major adaptations and management through the DFG process.
* Leading in‑service training and education workshops
Knowledge
Essential
* Application of OT process within a variety of clinical settings
* Knowledge of OT models of practice
* Understanding of OT outcome measures
* Working knowledge of health and social care legislation and its use in current practice
* Working knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application to practice
* Presentation and training skills
* Application of health and safety and risk management policies including dynamic risk assessment
* Detailed knowledge of a range of standardised and non‑standardised assessment
* Detailed knowledge of varied intervention media
* Knowledge of clinical conditions relevant to area of practice
Desirable
* Applying research to practice
* Knowledge of NSFs Professional and Government agenda
* Knowledge of Environmental Control Systems
Additional requirements
* Willingness to work flexibly and to work across range of community and inpatient settings
* The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas.
* Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act will be taken into account for the successful applicant.
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).
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: Livewell Southwest
Address: 200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY
Employer's website: https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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