About this role
Job summary
Join the Merton Domiciliary Therapy team and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality rehabilitation services to the local community. As an Occupational Therapist, you will be a key member of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), working collaboratively to support the rehabilitation of adults with frailty and complex health conditions. Your expertise will help patients optimise their independence, maintain their wellbeing and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions or premature moves to care homes.
In this role, you will assess and provide tailored treatment plans to patients in their homes, offering specialist support to enhance mobility and functional recovery. You will also contribute to the development of rehabilitation strategies and educate and supervise junior staff and students, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care. With a strong emphasis on fostering a culture of respect and support, you will help drive service improvements, providing clinical leadership and contributing to continuous professional development.
Main duties of the job
Deliver high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation to patients in their homes, care homes, and community settings as part of the MDT. Assess and provide tailored OT interventions for patients with complex physical, cognitiveand functional needs. Manage a caseload of patients, working autonomously and collaborating with MDT colleagues to ensure coordinated care. Promote independence through rehabilitation, mobility support, equipment provisionand environmental adaptations. Supervise and mentor junior staff, studentsand rehabilitation support workers, fostering a supportive learning environment. Lead quality improvement initiatives and contribute to service development, auditsand clinical pathway improvements. Liaise with statutory, voluntary and community services to support integrated care delivery. Maintain accurateclinical records andparticipatein governance activities to ensurehigh standardsof care. Support the professional development of the team through training and continuous learning.
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 or diploma in Occupational Therapy Current AHP with UK HCPC registration Up to date evidence & relevant knowledge through CPD as evidenced by portfolio Moving and Handling training
Desirable
Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapy and / or relevant special interest groups Attendance at Clinical Educator Course
Experience Essential
Appropriate post-qualifying experience in a range of areas acute care of the elderly, neurology and community Appreciation of constraints to working in the community A clear understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance and experience of audit Ability to assess patient conditions, establish the patient's problem, formulate and implement a treatment plan Has sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act, lone working policies, manual handling polices and other relevant legislations and policies Experience of MDT working and understanding their roles Some experience of supervising juniors/assistant/students Experience in community work within rehab Post registration experience at band 5 level in a wide range of clinical areas including elderly rehabilitation, community rehabilitation, falls management, dementia care, respiratory care and orthopaedics Experience of line managing / Supervision of staff Some understanding/experience in quality improvement and service evaluation. Aware of risk-management and issues relating to working the community and people's home
Desirable
Experience in teaching and training Triage experience Positioning and contracture management
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Excellent skills in the assessment and treatment of people with complex multi pathologies Ability to apply core OT skills across a range of clinical conditions within a patient centred, goal setting approach Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice associated with people with physical disabilities Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format Skills in supervision and appraisal of assistants, junior therapists and students IT skills - e.g. Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel, Outlook Presentation skills appropriate for teaching of junior staff, students and peers in in service training setting Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance An understanding of the importance of involving service users in their treatment and in service development Knowledge of project management including planning, implementation and review
Desirable
Involvement in quality improvement projects Highly developed specialist knowledge and application of assessments and interventions relevant to client group. Understanding and application of occupational therapy practice outcome measures
Key Attributes Essential
Ability to work with minimal supervision Ability to recognise own limitations Ability to prioritise workload Good time management skills Ability to work under pressure Adaptable and flexible Problem solving skills Sensitive to the needs of others Demonstrates empathy, respect and compassion Ability to start shifts at the Merton Civic Centre and travel across the Borough of Merton and around surrounding areas in a timely, efficient manner to meet patient needs 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 Nelson Health Centre/ Merton Civic Centre
Kingston Road
London
SW20 8DA
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)