Specialist Occupational Therapist - Inner North West Rotation

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Proud to be a prospective advanced foundation trust, CLCH is one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, employing more than 4,500 staff and caring for more than four million people across London and Hertfordshire. We believe in working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence. Our diverse team of professionals supports patients at every stage of their lives, from health visiting for newborn babies to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care.

By joining CLCH, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence. We offer a range of exciting career opportunities and are committed to your professional development and well-being.

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Specialist Occupational Therapist - Inner North West Rotation

Band 6

Main area Specialist Occupational Therapist - Rotational OT Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: Rotational post Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30) Job ref 824-INNER-8319882

Site Athlone Rehabilitation Unit Town London Salary £47,951 - £56,863 per annum, inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 27/10/2026 23:59

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the established CLCH Adult Rehabilitation Rotation.

The rotation includes Bedded Rehabilitation, Community Neuro Rehabilitation and Learning Disability Services across Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster. You will work across an integrated community service and a range of clinical, community and home settings.

You will manage a clinical caseload, complete assessments and delivering person-centred interventions that support the functional needs of adults with physical disabilities, neurological conditions and learning disabilities.

Reporting to the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapy Lead, you will work as part of supportive multidisciplinary teams and build effective partnerships across health and social care.

We offer regular supervision, training and opportunities to contribute to projects, quality improvement and clinical audit, supporting your professional development and career progression.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Manage a caseload, assessing functional needs and delivering person-centred interventions for adults across clinical, community and home settings.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and health and social care partners to deliver coordinated care.
• Manage your work autonomously within your professional scope, with appropriate supervision and support.
• Contribute to service development, projects, quality improvement and clinical audit.
• Maintain effective communication, organisation and collaborative working to support safe, high-quality care.
• Participate in regular supervision with an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist and access support across the rotation specialties.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Education/Qualification

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)
• State Registration (HCPC)
• Evidence of continual professional development

Experience

• Post qualification NHS experience at a band 5 level with experience in physical rehabilitation setting.
• Post-qualification experience as OT in treating adults with cognitive difficulties
• Experience in providing OT to people with neurological conditions.
• Experience in providing OT to people with complex frailty

Skills

• Ability to apply core OT skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach.
• Ability to carry out cognitive assessments to inform your treatment plan.
• Skilled and knowledgeable in providing OT to people with neurological conditions.
• Skilled and knowledgeable in providing OT to people with complex frailty

Other

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Interest in working in rehabilitation or community settings

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close early. Please apply promptly if you meet the Person Specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria will be shortlisted. Interview details will be emailed after the closing date - please check your inbox regularly.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your applications on time to avoid disappointment.

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