Community OT Band 6: Home Assessments & Team Lead

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; Ilford; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Community Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist to join the Redbridge team. The role focuses on home-based assessments for housebound adults, exercising clinical judgement to develop person-centred care plans and supports independence.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, liaise with health and social care colleagues, supervise Band 3 and 4 Rehabilitation Assistants, and participate in service improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Registered occupational therapist (HCPC) with current registration.
• Experienced in community rehabilitation and home assessments.
• Ability to supervise Band 3 & 4 Rehabilitation Assistants.
• Strong communication and collaboration with MDT.

Responsibilities

• Specialist community OT assessment in homes
• Establish and evaluate treatment plans
• Equipment provision/ minor adaptations
• Work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team
• Supervision of Band 3 & 4 Rehabilitation Assistants
• Deputising for the Band 7 Team Leads
• To support Pre registration students
• Deliver day-to-day patient care, administrative support, data entry.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support service delivery.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Trust policies.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Home visits

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessments

Student supervision

Job description

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Community Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist to join the Redbridge team. The role focuses on home-based assessments for housebound adults, exercising clinical judgement to develop person-centred care plans and supports independence.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, liaise with health and social care colleagues, supervise Band 3 and 4 Rehabilitation Assistants, and participate in service improvement initiatives.