About this role
Job summary
Join our Brent Urgent Community Response (UCR) Team as an Occupational Therapist and make a meaningful difference to people's lives. You will deliver expert, home-based care that supports individuals to remain independent, recover safely and avoid unnecessary hospital admission.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative and responsive service that delivers high-quality, person-centred care to individuals who may otherwise require hospital admission. As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert occupational therapy assessments and interventions in people's homes, supporting recovery, promotingindependenceand enabling individuals to remain within their communities whenever possible.
Working closely with colleagues across health and social care, you will contribute to a dynamic service that responds quickly to changing needs and makes a real difference to people's lives every day.
At Brent UCR, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from Occupational Therapists from all backgrounds who are passionate about community-based care and motivated to deliver compassionate, personalised support. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of healthcare by making it more accessible,responsiveand centred around the people we serve.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide high-quality occupational therapy assessment,interventionand rehabilitation to patients across a range of community settings, including care homes, residentialunitsand individuals' own homes.
You will work closely within a multidisciplinary team to support admission avoidance,facilitateearly hospitaldischargeand promote independence and recovery.
Key responsibilities include:
Undertaking holistic assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs. Prescribing,orderingand providing education on the safe use of equipment and adaptations.
Contributing to effective care planning and risk management to support safe care at home.
Supervising,mentoringand supporting the development of junior staff and students.
Building strong, collaborative relationships with patients, families, carers,colleaguesand partner agencies.
You will be expected to work flexibly and contribute to the delivery of a responsive, patient-centred service that meets the needs of the local population.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Descriptionand Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, andEmpowerment.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification Essential
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
Experience Essential
Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical Settings. Evidence of up-to-date CPD Experience working as part of an MDT. Use of functional and cognitive assessments.
Desirable
Evidence of previous employment as an Occupational therapist at Band 5 grade Experience working in the Care of Elderly and with Acutely unwell patients Experience in Environmental Assessment and Minor Adaptations Experience as a community equipment store Trusted Assessor
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of current best practices in Occupational Therapy and demonstrate clinical reasoning, applying theory to practice. Demonstrate an ability to work single-handedly with individuals or in a team. Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice Adherence to national, professional, and work-related policy Health, safety, and risk awareness Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and its implications for the profession. Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise and manage time/caseload effectively Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to listen and present written and verbal information concisely and logically. Good IT skills (word processing and internet) Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning, with the ability to reflect and critically appraise one's performance. Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice Understanding of team dynamics and good interpersonal skills
Desirable
Awareness of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
Key Attributes Essential
Always maintain a professional approach. Ability to work under pressure. Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service Able to work both independently and with direct and indirect supervision Interest in working in outpatients, wards, and community settings. Willingness to work flexibly at a variety of locations, travel from site to site within service delivery within the Borough of Barnet Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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 Brent UCR, Sudbury Primary care
Watford Road
Brent
HA0 3HG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)