Specialist Occupational Therapist in London

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Occupational Therapist to provide specialist neurological assessment and rehabilitation for people with complex neurological conditions, primarily within their own homes and community settings across Kensington & Chelsea. This role sits within a community-based multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care across a range of pathways. These include the Early Supported Discharge Service for Stroke, the Level 2 Specialist Neuro Rehabilitation Outreach Service (delivered in partnership with Imperial), and the wider Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service for people with acquired or progressive neurological conditions.

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner, managing a defined caseload while being actively supported within a collaborative and inclusive team environment. The role encourages professional accountability, reflective practice and shared learning, recognising that high-quality outcomes are achieved through openness, trust and continuous improvement.

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention for people with complex neurological conditions using a person-centred, evidence-based approach.
• Undertake multidisciplinary neurological assessments, working with service users, carers and the wider MDT to identify needs and shared goals.
• Complete specialist assessments including functional, cognitive, seating and upper limb assessments to inform intervention.
• Develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes using clinical reasoning and a range of therapeutic approaches.
• Take responsibility for clinical decisions and care plans, reviewing outcomes and adapting interventions as required.
• Formulate person-centred goals and clearly reasoned prognoses in partnership with service users and carers.
• Monitor progress using recognised outcome measures and adjust treatment plans in response to change.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver a coordinated service.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with service users, carers and professionals.
• Contribute to an inclusive team culture through shared learning and respectful communication.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with clinical and governance standards.

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us. What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide. We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust's values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

• Current AHP with UK HCPC registration.
• Experience of working with neurological patients in delivery of rehabilitation packages or in a rehab setting at Band 5 level.
• Documented evidence of professional development and reflective practice in relevant aspects of neurological rehabilitation e.g. attendance at in-service training sessions, reflective practice.
• Attendance at relevant post-graduate neurological training courses e.g. spasticity management, splinting, cognition and perceptual assessment, fatigue management.
• Experience of working in a neurological rehabilitation setting at band 6 level.
• Ability and experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological occupational therapy assessment to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals.
• Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of therapeutic occupational therapy interventions for the treatment of patients with neurological conditions.
• Good understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance.
• Able to work as an autonomous practitioner.
• Able to work with individuals and groups.
• Clinical problem solving ability.
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice.
• Understand professional ethics and their application in practice.
• React in a flexible way to changing demands in service.
• Experience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. rehabilitation assistants.
• Experience of supervising student occupational therapists.
• Experience in delivering training to other members of the MDT and care workers.
• Understanding of clinical governance and the implications for the service.
• Delegated management responsibilities within service area.
• Innovative ideas.

Skills

• Knowledge of barriers to communication and strategies to overcome them, including knowledge of communication difficulties encountered by neurological patients.
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviour and patients with life limiting illnesses.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, other health professionals, patients and their relatives/carers.

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.

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS.