Specialist Occupational Therapist

Nhs View All Jobs; Edgware; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist for a fixed-term maternity cover to assess and treat patients in community settings, focusing on independence and safe home living. You will work within a multidisciplinary team with a commitment to person-centred care and service improvement.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, personalised plans, equipment recommendations, and supervision of junior staff within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Falls, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Older People Rehabilitation, Palliation.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for people with complex physical, cognitive and functional needs.
• Develop and deliver personalised treatment and rehabilitation plans based on individual goals and strengths.
• Assess and recommend appropriate equipment, adaptations and moving and handling solutions.
• Support people to maximise their independence, function, confidence and quality of life.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to develop coordinated, person-centred care plans.
• Provide specialist occupational therapy advice to patients, carers and other health and social care professionals.
• Contribute to falls prevention, frailty management and admission avoidance initiatives.
• Provide supervision, guidance and support to therapy assistants and junior colleagues, where appropriate.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and clinical governance.
• Build effective working relationships across health, social care and voluntary sector services to support joined-up care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Autonomy

Education

Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Specialist CPD activities

Job description

As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team to help people remain independent, safe and confident in their own homes. You will use your specialist skills to assess needs, provide person-centred occupational therapy interventions and help people achieve what matters most to them. CAWS provides proactive, preventative and holistic care, working closely with GPs, community rehabilitation, social care, care homes, voluntary sector organisations and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams. Our work focuses on:

• Promoting independence, wellbeing and quality of life
• Reducing falls and functional decline
• Supporting admission avoidance
• Enabling people to remain safely at home

This fixed-term maternity cover offers an opportunity to develop your specialist practice while contributing to a service that makes a positive difference to patients, carers and communities.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for people with complex physical, cognitive and functional needs.
• Develop and deliver personalised treatment and rehabilitation plans based on individual goals and strengths.
• Assess and recommend appropriate equipment, adaptations and moving and handling solutions.
• Support people to maximise their independence, function, confidence and quality of life.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to develop coordinated, person-centred care plans.
• Provide specialist occupational therapy advice to patients, carers and other health and social care professionals.
• Contribute to falls prevention, frailty management and admission avoidance initiatives.
• Provide supervision, guidance and support to therapy assistants and junior colleagues, where appropriate.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and clinical governance.
• Build effective working relationships across health, social care and voluntary sector services to support joined-up care.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts 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. Job description, Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts 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., Education/Qualification

Education/Qualification Essential

• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Falls, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Older People Rehabilitation, Palliation

Experience Essential

• Substantial post registration experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist
• Experience working at a Junior level in a wide range of specialised clinical areas, providing care to frail and elderly patients with long- term conditions and/or complex health needs including outpatients, neurology, rehabilitation, orthopedics and respiratory
• Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team in NHS and social services

Desirable

• Experience in service development projects, Skills in the assessment and treatment d, identifying any risk or potential problem and act appropriately effective record keeping, with adults with complex conditions and multi-pathologies
• Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including multipathologies and falls.
• Ability to apply core Occupational Therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting.
• Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice associated with Occupational Therapy
• Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format to accurately report and feedback information to colleagues and others
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies
• Knowledge of research and audit processes

Desirable

• Participation in research projects, Able to work as a team member
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to resolve situations of conflict

Person Specification Education/Qualification

• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Falls, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Older People Rehabilitation, Palliation

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Substantial post registration experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist
• Experience working at a Junior level in a wide range of specialised clinical areas, providing care to frail and elderly patients with long- term conditions and/or complex health needs including outpatients, neurology, rehabilitation, orthopedics and respiratory
• Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team in NHS and social services

Person Specification Desirable

• Experience in service development projects, Able to work as a team member
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to resolve situations of conflict

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.