Specialist Occupational Therapist

Central London Community Healthcare Nhs Trust; Edgware; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist (Maternity Cover) to join the Community Ageing Well Service (CAWS) in Edgware, London. You will assess and treat older people with frailty and complex health needs, enabling independence at home and preventing avoidable admissions within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires HCPC registration, relevant experience in adult rehabilitation, and a proactive approach to falls prevention, rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Attended specialist CPD in Adult Rehabilitation, Falls, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Older People Rehabilitation, Palliation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients with complex physical, cognitive, and functional needs.
• Develop and implement personalised treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Assess for equipment, adaptations, and moving and handling requirements.
• Support patients to achieve their goals and maximise independence.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to holistic care planning.
• Provide specialist advice and support to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in falls prevention, frailty management, and admission avoidance initiatives.
• Supervise and support therapy assistants and junior staff where appropriate.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and clinical governance activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Assessment skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

Specialist Occupational Therapist (Maternity Cover)

Community Ageing Well Service (CAWS)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our innovative Community Ageing Well Service (CAWS) on a fixed-term maternity cover basis.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting older people with frailty, complex health needs, and long-term conditions to remain independent in their own homes. You will have the opportunity to provide expert occupational therapy assessment and intervention, helping individuals maximise their function, confidence, and quality of life.

About the Service

The Community Ageing Well Service is a multidisciplinary service dedicated to supporting older adults through proactive, preventative, and holistic care. We work closely with GPs, Community Rehabilitation Services, Social Care, Care Homes, Voluntary Sector organisations, and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams to deliver coordinated person-centred care.

Our focus is on:

• Promoting independence and wellbeing
• Preventing avoidable hospital admissions
• Reducing falls and functional decline
• Enabling people to remain safely in their own homes

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients with complex physical, cognitive, and functional needs.
• Develop and implement personalised treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Assess for equipment, adaptations, and moving and handling requirements.
• Support patients to achieve their goals and maximise independence.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to holistic care planning.
• Provide specialist advice and support to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in falls prevention, frailty management, and admission avoidance initiatives.
• Supervise and support therapy assistants and junior staff where appropriate.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and clinical governance activities.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted: 13 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 824-NORTH-8199002

Job locations: Edgware Community Hospital, Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0AD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

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 & Knowledge

Essential

• 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 of role of Social Services and voluntary agencies
• Knowledge of research and audit processes

Desirable

• Participation in research projects

Key Attributes

Essential

• Able to work as a team member
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to resolve situations of conflict

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Central London Community Health Trust

Address: Edgware Community Hospital, Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0AD, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://clch.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Anticipatory Care and LTC Operational Lead, Kim F. Gutierrez, [e-mail], 02087926243

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.