About this role
Job summary
The Home First Service supports the timely and safe discharge of patients from acute and urgent care settings, in line with national NHS priorities.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, the service provides rapid assessment and short-term, intensive interventions for patients with complex health and social care needs. The focus is on promoting independence, recovery and person-centred care within the community, helping individuals remain safely at home wherever possible.
As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will manage a complex caseload, contribute to clinical decision-making, and play a key role in coordinating care within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
The service works closely with acute trusts, primary care, community services across CLCH, and local authority social care teams to deliver integrated, high-quality care and improve patient outcomes.
The service operates 7 days a week, from 8:00am to 8:00pm, including bank holidays. Full-time staff are expected to work flexibly across a 7-day rota, including early, late and long-day shifts as required.
Main duties of the job
Act as an active member of the multidisciplinary team, delivering a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to residents referred to the Brent Home First Service. Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions that support safe and effective discharge planning. Facilitate timely assessments and coordinated discharge planning in collaboration with colleagues across health and social care services. Manage your own caseload independently, working with appropriate levels of clinical supervision. Support the supervision and development of Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy students, and support staff. Contribute to service delivery across different teams or units as required, demonstrating flexibility to meet service needs. Promote person-centred care, independence, and positive outcomes for patients receiving Home First interventions.
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 Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification Essential
Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
Desirable
Post graduate training
Experience Essential
Post qualification experience which should include: Elderly Care. Older people's Rehabilitation. MDT working. Falls prevention.
Desirable
Cognitive assessments. Intermediate Care/Community Rehabilitation.
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Good communication skills. Able to work as part of a team. Demonstrate a problem solving approach. Able to delegate work and supervise staff Student supervision/teaching skills. Able to prioritise and manage own time Able to present information both written and verbal. Aware of current issues in Occupational Therapy/ Care/NHS. Awareness of the legal responsibilities of the profession. IT skills
Key Attributes Essential
Evidence of involvement in service delivery improvement. Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes
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 Sudbury Primary Care Centre
Watford Road
Brent
HA0 3HG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)