About this role
Job summary
Looking to develop your Occupational Therapy career in rehabilitation? This is an excellent opportunity to join our Bedded Rehabilitation Unit at Finchley Memorial Hospital - Marjory Warren Ward as a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist.
You'll support patients with complex rehabilitation needs to maximise their independence and achieve outcomes that matter most to them. Working within a skilled multidisciplinary team, you'll use your clinical expertise, creativity and problem-solving skills to make a meaningful difference to patient care.
We're looking for an Occupational Therapist who:
Has a passion for rehabilitation and ongoing professional development Can manage a varied caseload and make sound clinical decisions Works collaboratively with colleagues, patients and carers Is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care Embraces learning, reflection and continuous improvement What we offer:
A supportive, experienced multidisciplinary team Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities Involvement in service improvement, innovation and quality initiatives The chance to make a lasting impact on patients' rehabilitation journeys A collaborative environment where learning and professional growth are encouraged
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will:
Deliver holistic occupational therapy assessments and interventions for a varied and complex caseload Support patients to achieve rehabilitation goals, maximise independence and plan for safe discharge Use clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to develop personalised treatment plans Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, person-centred care Provide supervision, teaching and support to junior therapists, students and support staff Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement activities Promote and embed evidence-based practice within the team Please note: a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is desirable.
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 new born 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
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Education/Qualification Essential
Degree in Occupational Therapy Current HCPC Registration Evidence of up-to-date CPD Portfolio Involvement in Appraisal Scheme Attendance at specialist short course or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Older People Rehabilitation
Desirable
Post graduate degree in relevant area Member of RCOT
Experience Essential
Experience post registration as a Band 5 occupational therapist in rehab or community setting Experience working at a junior level in a wide range of clinical areas including general rehab, falls, elderly medicine Experience of working in the NHS/UK Equivalent
Desirable
Experience working as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist Experience of wide range of specialist services e.g., falls services, wheelchair services, learning disabilities
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex musculoskeletal, and multi-pathologies Knowledge of role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working Ability to apply core occupational therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client cantered, goal setting. Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice relevant to occupational therapy practice Knowledge of the NICE falls guidelines, and the National Service Framework for Long-term Conditions Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning. Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in in service training setting Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies
Desirable
Supervision of assistant / junior staff Supervision of Students Knowledge and experience in research and audit
Key Attributes Desirable
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 Finchley Memorial Hospital - Marjory Warren Ward
Granville Road
Finchley, London
N12 0JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)