Role Summary
The Neuro-Rehab Service are looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Speech and Language Therapist to work as part of our Integrated Community Stroke/Neuro Service. The opportunity is a highly specialist therapist to work part-time and gain substantive employment within the service. The team support patients after a stroke and neurological conditions, enabling patients to continue to receive high quality, specialist and patient focused rehabilitation outside the hospital environment.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Are you ready to shape the future of stroke and neurorehabilitation?
Are you passionate about telerehabilitation and looking to progress your career in stroke and neuro-rehabilitation? Or are you an experienced neuro-specialist therapist seeking a leadership opportunity with improved work–life balance in an innovative, research-active Trust?
If so, this could be the perfect role for you.
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Highly Specialist Therapist (Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Speech & Language Therapist) to join our Stroke and Neuro-Rehabilitation Service.
Join a team of forward-thinking, supportive and dedicated clinicians, where you will be invested in, encouraged to grow, and supported to develop both as a clinical specialist and future leader.
About the Role
This is a key Band 7 position with a specialist focus on telerehabilitation within our stroke and neuro-rehabilitation pathways, supporting patients with sub-acute and long-term neurological conditions.
You will work as an autonomous practitioner, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while leading innovation and contributing to ongoing service development across the Trust. This post sits within either the Northern or Eastern Integrated Community Stroke/Neuro Service, with a cross-service remit to develop and embed an integrated telerehabilitation offer across our Integrated Community Stroke/Neuro Services as well as Neuro-Rehab Outpatients.
Our services support patients transitioning from inpatient to community settings, through delivering specialist, goal-oriented rehabilitation aligned to national guidance. There’s a strong focus on improving access, intensity and continuity of therapy through actively developing telerehabilitation and group-based approaches.
In this role, you will manage a complex caseload while also providing clinical leadership, supervision and service development expertise.
About the Team
You will join a supportive, ambitious and collaborative multidisciplinary team, working closely with stroke consultants and neurologists, specialist nurses, AHP colleagues, social care and voluntary sector partners. Together, we are committed to delivering integrated, patient-centred care, supporting self-management, secondary prevention and long-term condition management
Why Join Us?
Our Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Service has a strong track record in developing people as well as services, including: access to excellent CPD opportunities, including MSc-level and research development; the establishment of Advanced Practice and Consultant AHP roles; a culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement; and clear opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
You will be part of a friendly, inclusive and motivated team, united by a shared goal to maximise independence, recovery and quality of life for our patients.
If you’re looking for a role where you can lead, innovate and make a meaningful difference, while being genuinely supported in your development, we’d love to hear from you.
Working Pattern: 3 weekdays, typically 8-4pm with occasional weekend work
Interview Date: 15th July 2026 (TBC)
For further information please contact: Emma Cork, Consultant Physiotherapist (Stroke and Neuro-Rehabilitation) on 01271 322375 emma.cork@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
