Bank Specialist Occupational Therapist ONW | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in London Borough of Harrow is looking for an Occupational Therapist to provide neurorehabilitation services. You will work autonomously, assessing and treating a diverse patient caseload, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The position offers flexible working options, training, and a comprehensive induction program, making it a supportive environment for career development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Car lease scheme

Comprehensive induction program

Qualifications

• Must be able to identify client needs and work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in assessing complex neurological conditions is essential.
• Knowledge of clinical guidelines and best practices is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive occupational therapy service to residents.
• Undertake specialist occupational therapy assessments.
• Supervise rehabilitation assistants and occupational therapy students.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

• Be an active member of the community multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation team, providing a comprehensive occupational therapy service to residents of Harrow. This includes the provision of Early Supported Discharge Service for Stroke and our Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service pathways for people with acquired or progressive neurological conditions.
• Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.
• Build up and maintain key relationships with referring including GPs, acute providers, Bedded Services, District Nurses, Wheelchair Services, Speech & Language therapy and other services across CLCH to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the occupational therapy and the multi-professional team.
• Be responsible for the supervision of rehabilitation assistants and occupational therapy students.
• Work mainly in the clients’ homes but also in a variety of settings including clinics, residential care home, continuing care homes and community centres.
• Support self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service.
• Undertake multidisciplinary neuro assessments, be able to identify the needs of the clients and work closely with the MDT on joint goals. These clients will present with a variety of complex neurological conditions.
• To undertake specialist occupational therapy assessments; functional, cognitive, seating and upper limb assessments and identify areas of priority for intervention.
• To communicate relevant medical information, assessment details, advice and recommendations across agencies and with clients in compliance with trust guidelines for sharing of information and informed consent. These agencies include General Practitioners, Social Services, healthcare professionals, voluntary agencies, and residential homes.

Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Aug 2025