Occupational Therapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider is looking for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist in Barnet, North London. The role involves assessments, intervention planning, and collaboration with healthcare professionals in various settings. Qualifications include a BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy and HCPC membership. Benefits include flexible working options, training, and support.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current HCPC membership is mandatory.
• Evidence of ability to assist patients in setting goals and formulating treatment plans.
• Possession of UK driving licence is desired.

Responsibilities

• Undertake occupational therapy assessments for designated caseload.
• Formulate intervention plans for maximizing client independence.
• Work independently across various settings including home and community.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Assessment of Occupational Therapy needs

Goal setting and treatment planning

Education

BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join Central London Community Healthcare Trust's rotation-based team in Barnet, North London. Rotations on offer include Intermediate Care Services, Unplanned Care (Rapid Response, D2A), Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation. Each rotation lasts 6 months, with rotations in April and October. The post includes regular supervision, access to development opportunities, monthly peer support groups and regular appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skills deficits to support self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
• Formulate intervention plans aimed at maximizing independence and reflecting the client’s own goals.
• Work independently in a wide variety of settings including hospital bases, clients’ homes and community premises.
• Work proactively with other professionals to provide group and individual interventions.
• Prioritise client referrals within service standards.
• Collaborate with clients and other professionals to identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall care plan.
• Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
• Monitor and evaluate treatment to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
• Undertake assessments of clients in their home environments within service guidelines; identify any environment modifications or assistive technology to support independence.

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (available for Band 5 and above)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career
• For a full view of benefits and what it’s like working for us, please visit: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC membership
• Highly organised with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Evidence of the ability to assess Occupational Therapy needs, set goals and formulate treatment plans in a variety of healthcare settings
• Possession of UK driving licence is desired, and access to a vehicle for business purposes is preferable
• Ability to work 37.5 hours across 7 days per week and across several locations as determined by service need